How many recreational boats are there in the world? Meaning what is the estimated total number of leisure boats like yachts, sailboats and small fishing vessels that don’t have a GPS / AIS system.
This number is huge actually. It is estimated that there are around 20 to 25 million registered leisure boats worldwide. This number doesn’t account for unregistered boats, which could add significantly to the total. Additionally, there are many small fishing vessels and leisure boats that may not have GPS or AIS systems installed, making it challenging to track their numbers accurately…
@ruzgar-zere according to my quick research there are around 34 millions boats worldwide distributed by type:
- Motor boats with outboards - 11.610.000
- Motor boats with inboard - 3.975.259
- Sailboats - 2.550.148
- Others - 14.864.593
Top countries who owns the boats:
- USA - 15.759.165
- Canada - 8.600.000
- Finland - 1.157.000
- Australia - 996.645
- Norway - 800.00
- Sweden - 754.300
- New Zealand - 734.177
- Italy - 577.513
- Great Britain - 553.707
- Netherlands - 502.000
Source: https://www.icomia.org/
The estimated total number of recreational boats in the world is 30 million. This figure includes yachts, sailboats, and small fishing vessels that do not have a GPS/AIS system. The number of recreational boats has been growing steadily in recent years, and is expected to continue to grow in the future.
The United States has the most recreational boats in the world, with an estimated 11.96 million registered vessels in 2021. Canada is second, with an estimated 8.6 million registered vessels. Other countries with a large number of recreational boats include China, Japan, and Germany.
The number of recreational boats in a country is often correlated with the country’s GDP and population. Countries with a high GDP and a large population tend to have more recreational boats. However, there are exceptions to this rule. For example, the Netherlands has a relatively small population, but it has a large number of recreational boats. This is because the Netherlands is a country with a long coastline and many canals, which makes it ideal for boating.
The growth of the recreational boating industry is being driven by a number of factors, including increasing disposable income, rising urbanization, and a growing interest in outdoor activities. As the world’s population continues to grow and urbanize, the demand for recreational boating is expected to continue to grow.