R93 · Fitness and Sports · 6 regions
Government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as share of GDP
Iceland had the highest government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as share of GDP in 2024, at 1.5%, ahead of Sweden (0.7%) and Finland (0.6%).
- 1.5% Latest · Iceland · 2024
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- 6 Records · 6 regions · 2024
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · 1 publisher · Next period 2025
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| Period | Value | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland 1 record | |||
| 2024 | 1.5% | Eurostat · 31 Dec 2024 | |
| Sweden 1 record | |||
| 2024 | 0.7% | Eurostat · 31 Dec 2024 | |
| Finland 1 record | |||
| 2024 | 0.6% | Eurostat · 31 Dec 2024 | |
| Hungary 1 record | |||
| 2024 | 0.6% | Eurostat · 31 Dec 2024 | |
| Luxembourg 1 record | |||
| 2024 | 0.6% | Eurostat · 31 Dec 2024 | |
| European Union 1 record | |||
| 2024 | 0.4% | Eurostat · 31 Dec 2024 | |
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- General government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as a percentage of GDP.
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Sources · 1 document
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government expenditure on recreational and sporting services | Eurostat | — | 6 |
Other slices of government expenditure
- Government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as share of total government expenditure 4 recreational and sporting services
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as share of GDP?
Iceland had the highest government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as share of GDP in 2024, at 1.5%, ahead of Sweden (0.7%) and Finland (0.6%).
Which country has the highest government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as share of GDP?
Iceland, at 1.5% in 2024. 5 countries published figures for that period.
Where does this data come from?
From 1 document published by Eurostat. Every figure on this page links to its record, which preserves the original source evidence.
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