DEV – Asociación Española de Empresas Productoras y Desarrolladoras de Videojuegos
DEV is the Spanish nonprofit association representing video game producers and developers in Spain. It publishes white papers on the Spanish video game development industry, including a Catalan edition.
Documents
White Paper on Spanish Videogame Development 2023: Executive Summary
The Spanish video game industry has evolved into a significant economic force, characterized by a decade of rapid expansion and increasing institutional recognition.
- The Spanish video game industry generated 1.383 billion euros in revenue in 2022, marking a 440% increase over the previous decade.
- With targeted fiscal and institutional support, the sector is projected to reach 5.5 billion euros in annual turnover and over 23,000 jobs by 2030.
- The industry currently consists of 790 active studios employing 9,261 professionals, with operations concentrated primarily in Catalonia and Madrid.
Llibre Blanc de la Indústria Catalana del Videojoc 2016
The Catalan video game industry serves as a primary economic engine within Spain, representing 25 percent of the nation’s companies and generating 42 percent of its total revenue.
- The Catalan video game industry is a dominant national force, accounting for 25 percent of Spanish companies and 42 percent of total national revenue.
- As of 2015, the sector comprised 120 firms generating €217 million in annual revenue, with 72 percent of earnings derived from international markets.
- Industry projections for 2019 target significant expansion, aiming for over €600 million in annual revenue and 4,600 direct jobs.
Libro Blanco del Desarrollo Español de Videojuegos 2015
The 2015 Libro Blanco del Desarrollo Español de Videojuegos serves as a comprehensive industry analysis detailing the economic performance and growth trajectory of the Spanish video game development sector.
- The Spanish video game industry reached a total turnover of 413 million euros in 2014, marking a 31% year-over-year increase.
- Market revenue is highly concentrated, with 50% of total industry turnover generated by only 5% of the companies.
- Employment within the sector grew by 28% in 2014 compared to the previous year.
Libro Blanco del Desarrollo Español de Videojuegos 2014
The Spanish video game industry represents a burgeoning economic sector characterized by rapid expansion and a strong shift toward digital distribution.
- The Spanish video game industry is projected to grow its total turnover by 130 percent between 2014 and 2017.
- The sector expects an annual revenue growth rate of approximately 23.7 percent during the 2014–2017 period.
- As of 2014, the industry consists of 330 active companies employing 2,630 direct professionals.