Global General Government Expenditures on Recreation, Culture and Religion by Country

In 2023, Hungary, Iceland, and Estonia lead the expenditure list for recreation, culture, and religion as a percentage of general government spending. Year-over-year, Hungary had the highest increase, while Slovakia and Lithuania also showed significant growth. In contrast, the United Kingdom experienced the steepest decline. Over five years, a mixed trend is observed with some European countries increasing their investment in these sectors, while others, particularly in Western Europe, see a decline or stagnation.

Looking ahead, watch for how cultural and recreational policy priorities may shift due to socioeconomic changes. Economic pressures could lead to reduced government spending in these areas in some countries, while others might increase investments to support cultural identity and public wellbeing.

Top countries in General Government Expenditures on Recreation, Culture and Religion by Country

# 10 Countries Percent of General Government Expenditure Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 Hungary 7.74 2023 +2.93% +2.53% View data
2 2 Iceland 7.18 2023 +0.42% +0.57% View data
3 3 Estonia 4.99 2023 -0.6% -0.04% View data
4 4 Israel 4.05 2023 +1% +0.65% View data
5 5 Norway 3.6 2023 +0.28% +0.62% View data
6 6 Lithuania 3.58 2023 +1.7% +1.95% View data
7 7 Czech Republic 3.56 2023 +0.28% -0.39% View data
8 8 Poland 3.3 2023 +0.92% +0.55% View data
9 9 Denmark 3.2 2023 0% -0.062% View data
10 10 Switzerland 2.99 2023 -0.33% -0.4% View data

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