The projected values for self-employed people in the recreational activities sector in Finland are as follows: 2024 - 4.0 million hours, 2025 - 4.1 million hours, 2026 - 4.2 million hours, 2027 - 4.2 million hours, and 2028 - 4.3 million hours. Year-on-year percentage variations are as follows: 2025 (2.5%), 2026 (2.4%), 2027 (0.0%), 2028 (2.4%). Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is approximately 1.85%, indicating steady, albeit slow, growth.
The future trend to watch for is the potential impact of increasing digitalization and remote working options, which may influence the growth of self-employment in recreational activities. Additionally, sustainability and wellness trends may drive more entrepreneurial ventures in this sector.