Analysis of self-employed hours in sports, amusement, and recreation indicates Italy and Spain as leaders with over 90 million hours in 2024, showcasing minimal growth for Italy but significant growth for Spain. Poland and the Netherlands have moderate figures with Poland experiencing slight increases and the Netherlands declining. Countries like Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand show smaller but positive trends, whereas Greece’s involvement plummets. Conversely, emerging trends in Romania and Slovakia demonstrate significant growth. Notably stable are Nordic countries like Finland and Sweden. In contrast, Iceland and Luxembourg remain at low levels with negligible change.
Future trends to watch include the impact of digital transformation and remote services on self-employment dynamics, particularly innovative recreational activities, which may drive growth in countries with currently low figures. Additionally, demographic and economic shifts in emerging economies could further amplify engagement in these sectors.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Sports Activities, Amusement and Recreation Activities Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 92.34 | 2023 | +6.76% | +0.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 91.89 | 2023 | +15.31% | +5.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 24.1 | 2023 | +4.98% | +2.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 20.36 | 2023 | -0.88% | -2.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 14.65 | 2023 | -0.46% | -1.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 9.42 | 2023 | +18.02% | +1.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 New Zealand | 8.47 | 2023 | +3.89% | +5.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 8.11 | 2023 | -3.91% | +0.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 7.2 | 2023 | +1.41% | +2.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 6.09 | 2023 | +6.34% | -11.17% | View data |
