The EU Commission published the 2025 edition of the EU Blue Economy Report, presenting detailed insights into the performance and prospects of Europe's marine and maritime sectors. The report highlights the recovery and continued growth of the Blue Economy, which generated €250.7 billion in gross value added (GVA) and employed nearly 4.82 million people in 2022, showing further increases into 2023.

Coastal tourism stands out as the largest segment, demonstrating full recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, this sector alone represented 33% of the EU Blue Economy’s GVA and 53% of total employment, significantly benefiting recreational boating and marine leisure activities.

Additionally, the report emphasises the strategic role of the Blue Economy in meeting EU political priorities such as enhancing competitiveness, achieving strategic autonomy, and supporting clean energy transitions.

Read the full report here.