The global sports industry revenue was forecast to grow in the coming years. In 2022, the industry’s revenue amounted to over 403 billion U.S. dollars and was expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.13 percent between 2022 and 2028. By 2028, the global sports market was expected to be worth over 680 billion U.S. dollars. This massive industry includes the people, activities, and organizations that are involved with producing, facilitating, or organizing sports activities.
How big is the global sports betting and lottery market?
In 2022, the market size of the sports betting and lottery sector worldwide was valued at around 235.46 billion U.S. dollars. This figure showed a decrease from the previous year's total of 242.82 billion and by 2023, the market was forecast to reach 242 billion. Sports betting is a type of gambling that refers to the activity of placing a wager on the outcome of a sporting event. Events on which wagers are made could be anything from more traditional activities like horse or dog racing, to sports such as soccer and American football.
How big is the global youth sports market?
The youth sports market is a big industry, ranging from organized sports leagues to recreational activities. In 2022, the global market for youth sports was estimated at 37.5 billion U.S. dollars. The market was forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 9.2 percent and reach 69.4 billion U.S. dollars in 2030. Youth sports do not necessarily take place within the education system; however, many competitors involved with youth sports are generally at a primary or secondary level of education and participate in school-organized sport programs.
Sports industry revenue worldwide in 2022, with a forecast for 2028
(in billion U.S. dollars)
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