Tennis Courts per Capita in Europe
Per-capita metrics provide a more meaningful comparison of tennis infrastructure across countries than absolute court totals alone. A country with fewer total courts may have significantly better accessibility for its residents if the population is smaller. This page presents estimated tennis courts per 100,000 inhabitants for European countries, enabling standardized comparisons regardless of population size.
Key Figures
European Average (Est.)
22 – 32
courts per 100,000
Highest Ranking
Switzerland
55 – 65 per 100,000
Lowest Ranking
Romania
3 – 5 per 100,000
Last Updated
January 2026
Eurostat, national federations
Methodology
Per-capita figures are derived from TennisDex's European tennis court estimates combined with official population data. This methodology enables standardized comparison across countries with vastly different population sizes.
Data Sources
- Court Totals: Derived from TennisDex's European tennis court estimates, compiled from national federation data, public datasets, and the TennisDex database. See Tennis Courts in Europe for detailed methodology.
- Population Data: Eurostat official statistics (2024 estimates) and national statistical offices for non-EU countries.
Calculation Method
Courts per 100,000 = (Estimated Tennis Courts ÷ Population) × 100,000Use of Ranges
- Both court totals and per-capita figures are presented as ranges to reflect inherent uncertainty in the underlying data.
- Lower bounds represent conservative estimates using minimum court counts; upper bounds use maximum estimates.
- Margin of error varies by country, typically 10–25% depending on data quality and reporting completeness.
Tennis Courts per Capita by Country
The following table presents estimated tennis courts per 100,000 inhabitants for major European countries. Population figures are based on 2024 Eurostat estimates.
| Country | Courts per 100,000 | Estimated Range | Data Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 55 – 65 | 4,000 – 5,000 courts | Reported | High club density; Swiss Tennis official count |
| Austria | 48 – 58 | 4,500 – 5,500 courts | Reported | Strong club culture; ÖTV federation registry |
| Germany | 54 – 60 | 46,000 – 50,000 courts | Reported | Largest absolute total; DTB official registry |
| Netherlands | 42 – 50 | 7,500 – 9,000 courts | Reported | Dense club network; KNLTB federation data |
| Denmark | 34 – 42 | 2,000 – 2,500 courts | Reported | Dansk Tennis Forbund; high indoor ratio |
| Belgium | 38 – 46 | 4,500 – 5,500 courts | Estimated | Regional federation aggregates |
| France | 47 – 53 | 32,000 – 36,000 courts | Reported | FFT data; strong municipal presence |
| United Kingdom | 34 – 40 | 23,000 – 27,000 courts | Reported | LTA registered facilities |
| Sweden | 28 – 38 | 3,000 – 4,000 courts | Reported | Swedish Tennis Federation; high indoor ratio |
| Czech Republic | 32 – 42 | 3,500 – 4,500 courts | Estimated | ČTS data plus extrapolation |
| Spain | 21 – 25 | 10,000 – 12,000 courts | Reported | RFET figures; climate favors outdoor play |
| Italy | 14 – 17 | 8,000 – 10,000 courts | Estimated | FITP registry plus municipal estimates |
| Norway | 27 – 36 | 1,500 – 2,000 courts | Estimated | Norges Tennisforbund estimates; high indoor ratio |
| Finland | 21 – 32 | 1,200 – 1,800 courts | Estimated | Finnish Tennis Association; indoor-focused |
| Portugal | 14 – 19 | 1,500 – 2,000 courts | Estimated | FPT data plus tourism facilities |
| Hungary | 10 – 14 | 1,000 – 1,400 courts | Estimated | MTSZ partial registry |
| Poland | 6 – 9 | 2,500 – 3,500 courts | Estimated | PZT registry plus municipal data |
| Greece | 8 – 11 | 800 – 1,200 courts | Estimated | Limited official data available |
| Romania | 3 – 5 | 600 – 900 courts | Estimated | FRT registry plus estimates |
| Croatia | 13 – 20 | 500 – 800 courts | Estimated | HTS data plus tourism facilities |
Note: Table includes a representative sample of European countries. Additional countries may be added as data becomes available.
Per-Capita Rankings
Top 10 Countries
Highest tennis courts per 100,000 inhabitants
Bottom 5 Countries
Lowest tennis courts per 100,000 inhabitants
Interpretation of Results
Several factors influence the observed variations in tennis courts per capita across Europe:
Population Size Effects
Smaller countries with strong tennis traditions (Switzerland, Austria, Denmark) tend to rank higher on per-capita metrics despite having fewer total courts. Larger countries like Germany and France rank high due to their extensive club infrastructure combined with high participation rates.
Climate and Indoor Court Availability
Nordic and Central European countries have invested heavily in indoor and covered facilities, enabling year-round play and supporting higher per-capita court counts. Mediterranean countries with mild climates may have lower per-capita figures but benefit from longer outdoor playing seasons.
Tennis Participation Culture
Countries with established club membership traditions (Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands) typically show higher per-capita figures. Eastern European countries, where tennis infrastructure development accelerated more recently, generally show lower per-capita rates but are experiencing growth.
Related Data
Per-capita metrics should be interpreted alongside absolute court totals for a complete picture of tennis infrastructure. A country may rank highly per capita but have fewer total facilities available for major events or training programs.
- How Many Tennis Courts Are There in Europe? – Absolute court totals by country with detailed methodology
Limitations and Transparency
- Private residential courts: Courts at private homes are excluded from all estimates, which may undercount total playing surfaces in wealthier areas.
- Under-mapped regions: Eastern European countries and rural areas tend to have less comprehensive data, potentially underrepresenting actual infrastructure.
- Seasonal facilities: Temporary bubble courts and seasonal installations may not be consistently recorded across all countries.
- Population changes: Population figures are based on 2024 estimates. Rapid demographic changes in some regions may affect accuracy of per-capita calculations.
- Data currency: Court data may lag population data by 1–3 years depending on federation reporting cycles.
Citation and Usage
You may cite this data with attribution to TennisDex. Suggested citation format:
TennisDex. "Tennis Courts per Capita in Europe." TennisDex Data, January 2026. https://tennisdex.com/data/tennis-courts-per-capita-europe
This data is provided for informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, TennisDex makes no warranties regarding the completeness or precision of these estimates. Users are encouraged to verify figures with primary sources where high accuracy is required.
Update Policy
- This data is reviewed and updated annually, typically in Q1 of each calendar year.
- Methodology changes are documented with version numbers. Current methodology version: 1.0
- Population data is synchronized with the latest Eurostat releases when available.
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