Leisure services — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 1'180 active companies in leisure activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 105.2%, with 1'144 new companies registered, and 539 companies liquidated.
- 1'144 new companies
- 539 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Leisure services — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Leisure services in French-speaking Switzerland.
Leisure services — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 1'144 companies in leisure activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 605 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Leisure services:
Canton of Zurich (852), Canton of Vaud (440), and Canton of Geneva (371).
Companies in leisure activities are the 38th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 1'144 new companies
- 1'180 active companies
- ** year to date
Leisure services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 103 companies in leisure activities were incorporated. In that same period, 79 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.1% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 103 new companies
- 79 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Leisure services — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Leisure services in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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95% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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4% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Leisure services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 1'180 companies in leisure activities, most are active in
Other amusement and recreation activities (1'128) and Activities of amusement parks and theme parks (52).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Leisure services
Nb of legal entities
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Other amusement and recreation activities
1'128
Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
52
Companies in leisure activities in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (49%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (25%) and "Limited" (13%).
- Legal forms
- 49% Limited Liability Company
- 25% Sole proprietorship
- 13% Limited
- 13% Other
Leisure services — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in leisure activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1890 St-Maurice
21/07/2026
1020 Renens VD
02/07/2026
Leisure services — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 7 companies in leisure activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1787 Môtier (Vully)
17/08/2026
1066 Epalinges
06/08/2026
1227 Carouge GE
28/07/2026
Leisure services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 41 companies in leisure activities have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
28/08/2026
Change of status
28/08/2026
Change of status
27/08/2026
Change of status
27/08/2026
Change of status
26/08/2026