Updated Mar 23, 2026 by Dutch Games Association
The Dutch games industry generated between €420 million and €440 million in annual revenue by the end of 2021, achieving an average annual growth rate of nearly 18%.
Total employment in the sector reached 4,560 jobs by 2021, reflecting an annual growth rate of over 5%.
The industry is scaling up, with the number of companies employing more than 50 people doubling to 12 firms between 2018 and 2021.
The sector comprised 630 companies by the end of 2021, with the Greater Amsterdam region leading in total employment and Utrecht hosting the highest concentration of applied game developers.
Workforce diversity has improved, with women accounting for 23% of the industry's employees by 2021.
The market is transitioning toward global competitiveness, evidenced by increased international expansion, external investments, and a rise in mergers and acquisitions.
The Dutch games industry generated between €420 million and €440 million in annual revenue by the end of 2021, achieving an average annual growth rate of nearly 18%.
Total employment in the sector reached 4,560 jobs by 2021, reflecting an annual growth rate of over 5%.
The industry is scaling up, with the number of companies employing more than 50 people doubling to 12 firms between 2018 and 2021.
The sector comprised 630 companies by the end of 2021, with the Greater Amsterdam region leading in total employment and Utrecht hosting the highest concentration of applied game developers.
Workforce diversity has improved, with women accounting for 23% of the industry's employees by 2021.
The market is transitioning toward global competitiveness, evidenced by increased international expansion, external investments, and a rise in mergers and acquisitions.