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Government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as share of total government expenditure
Bulgaria had the highest government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as share of total government expenditure in 2024, at 0.1%, ahead of Cyprus (0.1%) and Ireland (0.1%). European Union: 0.8% in 2024.
- 0.8% Latest · European Union · 2024
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- 4 Records · 4 regions · 2024
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · 1 publisher · Next period 2025
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| Period | Value | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union 1 record | |||
| 2024 | 0.8% | Eurostat · 31 Dec 2024 | |
| Bulgaria 1 record | |||
| 2024 | 0.1% | Eurostat · 31 Dec 2024 | |
| Cyprus 1 record | |||
| 2024 | 0.1% | Eurostat · 31 Dec 2024 | |
| Ireland 1 record | |||
| 2024 | 0.1% | Eurostat · 31 Dec 2024 | |
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- General government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as a percentage of total government expenditure.
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| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government expenditure on recreational and sporting services | Eurostat | — | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as share of total government expenditure?
Bulgaria had the highest government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as share of total government expenditure in 2024, at 0.1%, ahead of Cyprus (0.1%) and Ireland (0.1%). European Union: 0.8% in 2024.
Which country has the highest government expenditure on recreational and sporting services as share of total government expenditure?
Bulgaria, at 0.1% in 2024. 3 countries published figures for that period.
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