a significant social and economic impact for the host country while efforts to limit its environmental footprint were ‘remarkable’.
According to the official impact report on tproduced by experts from EY on behalf of the French Ministry of Sport, the 10th edition of the men’s flagship event generated €1.8 billion of spend and a net input for the host country of €871 million.
The comprehensive report gives an in-depth analysis of Rugbhosting benefits to boost the host nation’s economy, drive positive social change and reduce the global carbon footprint inherent to international competitions.
Rugby World Cup 2023 delivered a net input of €871 million for France’s economy and a total of €1.8 billion total spend425,000 international visitors (72 per cent from Europe) staying 10 days on average in France and spending €170 a dayEstimated public funding (€70m) for security, stadiums and fanzones covered by tax revenue generated by the event (€84m) making RWC 2023an attractive investment for the French state39 per cent of the total tourist spend benefitted local communities outside of the host cities showcasing France 2023’s nationwide positive impact98 per cent of spectators satisfied with their stay in France with 82 per cent wishing to return, underscoring Rugby World Cup’s attractiveness in boosting tourism in the medium-termSignificant Rugby World Cup“effect” with a 12 per cent increase of registered players in France between February 2023 and February 2024160,000 direct beneficiaries from France 2023’s social programmes making it a best-in-class programme according to EYRWC 2023 total carbon footprint tallies 830,000 tons of CO2 equivalent with 86 per cent coming from international visitors’ travel outside of France (scope 3 emissions)Overall environmental impact mitigated using existing facilities and focusing strongly on public transport infrastructures and low-carbon mobility plansFrance 2023’s carbon absorption programme to take a shared responsibility approach regarding key scope 3 emissions
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