The Spanish video-game market generated €996 million in 2014, marking a 6.8% year-over-year growth and establishing Spain as one of the four largest markets in Europe.
See it on page 4Piracy remains a significant economic challenge, with 240 million illegal downloads and 2 million physical infringements causing an estimated €226 million in lost revenue in 2014.
See it on page 7The sector served 13 million users in 2014, representing 36% of the population, with players aged 11–64 averaging 5.9 hours of gaming per week.
See it on page 7The number of development studios in Spain grew by 21% to nearly 400 companies, with projections suggesting sector employment could double to over 7,000 jobs by 2019.
See it on page 8Market revenue in 2014 was split between €755 million in physical sales and €241 million in online sales, with software contributing €364 million, hardware €301 million, and accessories €90 million.
See it on page 4Gender participation in the Spanish market reached 45.3% for men and 32.8% for women, with physical copies remaining the most popular format among 7.9 million users.
See it on page 5AEVI was founded in 2014 to unify Spain’s video‑game ecosystem and to position the sector as a leading technological and cultural industry. Its institutional goals focus on fostering local development, attracting investment, collaborating with public authorities, defending intellectual‑property rights, and promoting responsible consumption through the PEGI rating system.
In 2014 the Spanish video‑game market generated €996 million, a 6.8 % increase over the previous year, with physical sales accounting for €755 million and online sales €241 million. Software contributed €364 million, hardware €301 million and accessories €90 million. The sector served 13 million users—36 % of the population—making Spain one of the four largest European markets after France, Germany and the United Kingdom. Players aged 11‑64 spent an average of 5.9 hours per week gaming; 40 % of adults played, 26.2 % regularly, and gender participation reached 45.3 % for men and 32.8 % for women. Physical copies remained the preferred format (7.9 million users), followed by online (5 million) and mobile applications (4.9 million).
AEVI highlighted the persistent challenge of piracy, reporting 240 million illegal downloads and 2 million physical infringements in 2014, which translated into a €226 million loss of revenue. Legislative reforms in intellectual‑property law and the criminal code were cited as recent advances in combating these practices. The association also noted a 21 % rise in development studios, reaching nearly 400 companies, and projected that employment in the sector could double to over 7 000 highly qualified jobs by 2019.
Through advocacy, data collection from sources such as GfK, ISFE, Gametrack and its own surveys, and partnerships with institutions like the Federation for the Protection of Intellectual Property, AEVI seeks to sustain growth, enhance the cultural perception of video games, and ensure a responsible, innovative market environment in Spain.
