Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.6 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €7.4bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Swimming pools in Germany recorded more visitors in 2024 than in 2023
- In 2024, German outdoor pools recorded a slight increase in visitor numbers of around 4% to a total of 6.4 million visitors, despite adverse weather conditions and temporary closures, according to a survey by the German Association for the Bathing Industry (DGfdB). Of the 268 pools surveyed, 75 % were traditional outdoor pools, 13 % were combined pools, 10 % were natural pools and 2 % were outdoor pools with biological water treatment. Around 8% of the pools remained closed, mainly due to renovation work or technical defects.
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Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The need to renovate and modernise swimming pools in Germany jeopardises the future of swimming pools
- According to the KfW Municipal Panel 2024, the investment backlog for sports facilities in Germany amounted to 12.1 billion euros in 2024, with the swimming pool sector accounting for a significant proportion of this. The results of a study conducted by the Federal Institute for Sports Science (BISp) in 2023 are particularly alarming, with 61% of the municipalities surveyed rating their swimming pools as being in need of renovation or modernisation. Within this group, 24% of outdoor pools and 23% of indoor pools are even categorised as being in great need of renovation. Without comprehensive refurbishment measures, the municipalities participating in the KfW Municipal Panel 2024 expect that 14% of indoor pools and 16% of outdoor pools will have to be closed in the next three years.
Biggest companies in the Swimming Pools in Germany
There are no companies that hold a market share exceeding 5% in the Swimming Pools in Germany industry.
Products & Services Segmentation
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Outdoor pools, Indoor pools and Natural baths. Outdoor pools is the largest segment of the Swimming Pools in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Outdoor pools offer people swimming fun and relaxation in the warm season
- Open-air pools are publicly accessible outdoor swimming facilities that are usually open seasonally in the warmer months.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The swimming pool operating sector in Germany comprises public and private facilities that operate indoor, outdoor and natural pools and offer people services for leisure, sport, health and recreation.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Swimming Pools industry in Germany include Indoor pools, Outdoor pools and Natural baths.Companies
Companies covered in the Swimming Pools industry in Germany include .Purchase this report to view all major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Swimming Pools industry in Germany include wavebasin, current channel, biofiltration, redox values and digital twins.Industry Code
WZ 93.11.0 - Swimming Pools in Germany
Performance
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Analyst insights
German swimming pools are suffering from funding bottlenecks. Rising operating costs and difficulties in maintaining old facilities are exacerbating the problem. The situatio...
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- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Factors that influence volatility in the industry
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
In the warmer months, outdoor pools are popular places for those seeking relaxation. They not only offer the opportunity to refresh yourself in the cool water and sunbathe on...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
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- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
Swimming pools are usually operated by municipalities that control a limited number of swimming pools. As they operate regionally and are often only visited by people who liv...
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- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2020-2025
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
External Environment
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Analyst insights
Swimming pool operators must comply with a large number of laws and regulations. They must comply with the guidelines of the Infection Protection Act, the regulations on stru...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
High capacity utilisation is the key to high profitability. It helps swimming pool operators to spread their fixed costs over a larger number of visitors, resulting in lower ...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Swimming Pools industry in Germany in 2025?
The market size of the Swimming Pools industry in Germany is €7.4bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Swimming Pools industry in Germany in 2025?
There are 1,314 businesses in the Swimming Pools industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Swimming Pools industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Swimming Pools industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 2.6 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Swimming Pools industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Swimming Pools industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What does the Swimming Pools industry in Germany include?
Indoor pools and Outdoor pools are part of the Swimming Pools industry in Germany.
How competitive is the Swimming Pools industry in Germany?
The level of competition is low and steady in the Swimming Pools industry in Germany.
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- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
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