Country & Regional Reports·Updated Mar 17, 2026 by Video Games Europe
The European video game sector generated €25.7 billion in 2023, marking a 5% year-on-year revenue increase.
Industry employment grew by nearly 7% in 2023, reaching a total workforce of approximately 115,000 people across Europe.
Video games are a mainstream fixture with 53% of the population aged 6–64 identifying as players, maintaining a stable average of 8.9 hours of gameplay per week.
The player base is mature and diverse, with an average age of 31.4 years, 75% adult representation, and 43.5% female participation.
Smartphones are the leading platform at 68% usage, followed by consoles at 56% and PCs at 46%.
The PEGI rating system maintains high engagement, with 79% of parents aware of the ratings and 62% actively utilizing parental control tools.
Industry sustainability initiatives have resulted in energy-saving agreements that reduced electricity consumption by 54 TWh over the lifetime of major consoles.
The European video game sector generated €25.7 billion in 2023, marking a 5% year-on-year revenue increase.
Industry employment grew by nearly 7% in 2023, reaching a total workforce of approximately 115,000 people across Europe.
Video games are a mainstream fixture with 53% of the population aged 6–64 identifying as players, maintaining a stable average of 8.9 hours of gameplay per week.
The player base is mature and diverse, with an average age of 31.4 years, 75% adult representation, and 43.5% female participation.
Smartphones are the leading platform at 68% usage, followed by consoles at 56% and PCs at 46%.
The PEGI rating system maintains high engagement, with 79% of parents aware of the ratings and 62% actively utilizing parental control tools.
Industry sustainability initiatives have resulted in energy-saving agreements that reduced electricity consumption by 54 TWh over the lifetime of major consoles.