In 2023, France led European household expenditure on recreational and cultural services with €29.32 million, an increase of 0.61% year-on-year. Italy followed with €24.87 million, experiencing a slight decline of 0.045%. Spain held the third position at €22.2 million, showing a growth of 0.12%. Other notable performers included Belgium with a significant growth of 1.15%, and Ireland, which surged by 2.58%. Portugal and Greece had modest increases, while Croatia and Estonia saw remarkable growth rates of 9.06% and 7.36%, respectively.
The future holds potential growth in digital recreational and cultural services as technology adoption increases. Countries with notable increases should focus on sustaining growth by investing in infrastructure and innovation. Watch for potential shifts influenced by changing consumer preferences and economic conditions.
Top countries in Household Expenditure on Recreational and Cultural Services Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 29.32 | 2023 | -12.97% | +0.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 24.87 | 2023 | -8.85% | -0.045% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 22.2 | 2023 | -19.31% | +0.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 5.93 | 2023 | -4.77% | +1.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 3.71 | 2023 | +0.45% | -0.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 3.41 | 2023 | +2.3% | +2.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 3.41 | 2023 | -13.69% | +0.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2.87 | 2023 | -1.63% | +0.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 1.52 | 2023 | +3.35% | +9.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.89 | 2023 | -11.64% | +4.44% | View data |
