Socio-economic data - Sweden
In 2018, there were around 1.3 million anglers that went fishing at least once during the year, more than 12% of the population. They spend 10.9 million days fishing: 7.7 million days in lakes and rivers and 3.3 million days at sea.
Total expenditures in recreational fishing are estimated at €965 million divided as follows: around €292 million are spent in short-term costs, such as fishing equipment, travelling, fishing guides, food and accommodation; and €672 million in long-term investments, such as boats and more costly fishing equipment.
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