Updated Mar 17, 2026 by Ukie
The UK video games sector is a £6 billion economic engine supporting 76,000 jobs, with consumer spending rising 4% to £7.82 billion in the 2023-24 period.
Video game technology spill-overs contributed £760 million to UK GDP and created nearly 10,000 jobs as of 2021.
International trade activities at events like Gamescom and GDC generated over £70 million in business wins and attracted more than £150 million in foreign direct investment for 180 UK companies.
Ukie’s IP protection efforts successfully removed 1.5 million infringing links, preventing an estimated £100 million in illicit digital sales.
The Digital Schoolhouse education programme reached 299,470 learners, supporting the industry's focus on talent development.
Ukie has launched a new five-year 'Supercharged' strategy and a dedicated five-year EDI strategy to guide future sector growth and global competitiveness.
The UK video games sector is a £6 billion economic engine supporting 76,000 jobs, with consumer spending rising 4% to £7.82 billion in the 2023-24 period.
Video game technology spill-overs contributed £760 million to UK GDP and created nearly 10,000 jobs as of 2021.
International trade activities at events like Gamescom and GDC generated over £70 million in business wins and attracted more than £150 million in foreign direct investment for 180 UK companies.
Ukie’s IP protection efforts successfully removed 1.5 million infringing links, preventing an estimated £100 million in illicit digital sales.
The Digital Schoolhouse education programme reached 299,470 learners, supporting the industry's focus on talent development.
Ukie has launched a new five-year 'Supercharged' strategy and a dedicated five-year EDI strategy to guide future sector growth and global competitiveness.