Country & Regional Reports·Updated Apr 30, 2026 by ISFE
The European video game industry generated €23.3 billion in annual revenue as of 2021.
The sector employs nearly 100,000 professionals across 4,600 studios.
The industry reached 124.8 million players in 2021, accounting for 52 percent of the total European population.
The player demographic is highly diverse, with women representing nearly 50 percent of gamers and the 45–64 age bracket serving as the fastest-growing segment.
Industry bodies including the ISFE and EGDF are coordinating efforts to achieve climate neutrality, with most companies in Germany already implementing formal sustainability programs.
Consumer safety is managed through the PEGI rating system and integrated parental controls to ensure age-appropriate gameplay environments.
The European video game industry generated €23.3 billion in annual revenue as of 2021.
The sector employs nearly 100,000 professionals across 4,600 studios.
The industry reached 124.8 million players in 2021, accounting for 52 percent of the total European population.
The player demographic is highly diverse, with women representing nearly 50 percent of gamers and the 45–64 age bracket serving as the fastest-growing segment.
Industry bodies including the ISFE and EGDF are coordinating efforts to achieve climate neutrality, with most companies in Germany already implementing formal sustainability programs.
Consumer safety is managed through the PEGI rating system and integrated parental controls to ensure age-appropriate gameplay environments.