Updated Mar 17, 2026 by DEV – Asociacion Espanola de Empresas Productoras y Desarrolladoras de Videojuegos
Catalonia’s video game industry generated €709 million in revenue during 2022, representing a 7.5 percent decline from the previous year.
Total employment in the sector grew by 8.7 percent in 2022, reaching a workforce of 4,619 people.
The simultaneous decrease in revenue and increase in headcount indicates a strategic shift toward more labor-intensive development and ancillary service activities.
The regional gaming ecosystem demonstrates resilience by sustaining job growth despite broader market headwinds and revenue contraction.
The industry remains a critical component of the Catalan creative economy, serving as a primary driver for high-skill employment and digital innovation.
Catalonia’s video game industry generated €709 million in revenue during 2022, representing a 7.5 percent decline from the previous year.
Total employment in the sector grew by 8.7 percent in 2022, reaching a workforce of 4,619 people.
The simultaneous decrease in revenue and increase in headcount indicates a strategic shift toward more labor-intensive development and ancillary service activities.
The regional gaming ecosystem demonstrates resilience by sustaining job growth despite broader market headwinds and revenue contraction.
The industry remains a critical component of the Catalan creative economy, serving as a primary driver for high-skill employment and digital innovation.