Dive Industry Market Report

The State of The Industry (SOTI): Scuba Diving Market Survey Report

The results of a survey on worldwide market trends in the scuba diving industry: dive certifications, scuba diving equipment sales & dive travel.

Darcy Kieran is the author of the reference book “Scuba Diving Industry Market Size & Statistics.”

UPDATE: Scuba diving industry market reports from the 2024 SOTI survey are now available, and they integrate the 2023 results presented below.

Over the last two months, we conducted the first State of The Industry (SOTI) survey of the Dive Industry. We looked at 2022 results for dive certifications, scuba diving equipment sales, and dive travel compared to the prior year. We also surveyed expectations and forecasts for 2023.

Thanks to all those of you who participated. Considering the positive response and extensive participation, we intend to make it an annual survey to be executed in January.

State of The Dive Industry Market Study Participants

504 dive professionals participated in the market study, representing the following dive industry sector of activities: