Between 2023 and 2024, employment in the sports sector increased by 6.5%, reaching 1.6 million employees. Sweden, Denmark, and Spain have the highest employment rates in sports, while Romania, Bulgaria, and Czechia have the lowest. Youth employment in sports is above the EU average, with significant percentages in several countries. Gender inequality persists, with more men than women in sports jobs, although some countries have more women employed. Leadership roles show a stark gender disparity, with women holding fewer than 25% of top positions in national sports federations. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)