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Game Development Studie 2024: Die wirtschaftliche Bedeutung der österreichischen Spieleentwicklungsbranche, ihre Dynamiken und Einflüsse auf die Gesamtwirtschaft
Austria’s game development sector has experienced rapid growth since 2017, with turnover increasing 285% to €92.8 million in 2023 and employment rising 128% to 1,080 jobs by 2024.
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The industry generates a total economic impact of €188.7 million in revenue and supports approximately 2,260 jobs across the Austrian economy, reflecting a multiplier effect of 2.0.
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The sector consists of 149 active firms, 81% of which are micro-enterprises with nine or fewer employees, and 54% are concentrated in Vienna.
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Development is highly export-oriented, with 82% of firms selling to the EU-27 and UK markets, while financing remains heavily reliant on internal funds (92%) rather than external investment.
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While the workforce is highly educated—with 80% holding tertiary degrees—the industry anticipates a growth slowdown, projecting revenues of €149 million and 1,540 jobs by 2029.
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Despite sector expansion, firms rate Austria's current location policy poorly, citing a need for improved tax conditions, clearer financing mechanisms, and stronger governmental support.
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Austria’s game development sector has experienced rapid growth since 2017, with turnover increasing 285% to €92.8 million in 2023 and employment rising 128% to 1,080 jobs by 2024.
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The industry generates a total economic impact of €188.7 million in revenue and supports approximately 2,260 jobs across the Austrian economy, reflecting a multiplier effect of 2.0.
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The sector consists of 149 active firms, 81% of which are micro-enterprises with nine or fewer employees, and 54% are concentrated in Vienna.
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Development is highly export-oriented, with 82% of firms selling to the EU-27 and UK markets, while financing remains heavily reliant on internal funds (92%) rather than external investment.
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While the workforce is highly educated—with 80% holding tertiary degrees—the industry anticipates a growth slowdown, projecting revenues of €149 million and 1,540 jobs by 2029.
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Despite sector expansion, firms rate Austria's current location policy poorly, citing a need for improved tax conditions, clearer financing mechanisms, and stronger governmental support.