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2023 European Video Games Industry Insight Report

The European video games industry comprises 7 major developer studios across the region.
The sector currently employs 8 individuals directly within the industry.
Women account for 9 percent of the total workforce employed in the European video games industry.

Market Analysis Funding Employment+1

European Games Developer FederationJan 2023

Gaming in Europe: Key Facts 2022

The European gaming industry generated €24.5 billion in revenue in 2022, marking a 5% year-on-year growth rate and supporting a workforce of over 110,000 employees.
The player base has reached 126.5 million people, with the 45-64 age group now representing the largest demographic and women accounting for 47% of all players.
A critical talent shortage threatens future expansion, highlighted by a projected deficit of 25,000 developers in Sweden alone by 2031.

Market Analysis Player Demographics Employment+2

European Games Developer FederationJan 2022

2022 European Video Games Industry Insight Report

The European video games industry comprises 5,000 game developer studios and 7,000 service providers.
A total of 98,000 people are employed across the European video games sector.
Women account for 22% of the total workforce within the European video games industry.

Market Analysis Employment Diversity & Inclusion+2

European Games Developer FederationJan 2022

Video Games – a Force for Good (2021)

The European video game market maintained a stable valuation of €23.3 billion in 2021, successfully sustaining the revenue gains achieved during the 2020 pandemic.
Digital sales dominate the industry, accounting for 81% of total revenue, with growth primarily driven by app-based gaming and in-game purchases.
The European player base grew by 6% in 2021 to encompass 52% of the total population, with an average player age of 31.3 years and a gender split of 48% women.

Market Analysis Player Demographics Esports+1

European Games Developer FederationJan 2021

European Video Games Industry Insight Report: 2021

The European video games industry comprises 5,000 game developer studios and 8 game publishers as of 2021.
The sector employs 9,000 individuals across the region.
Women account for a specific percentage of the total workforce within the European video games industry.

Market Analysis Employment Funding+2

European Games Developer FederationJan 2021

Whitepaper32 pages

How to Enable Digital Growth in Europe

The European game development ecosystem is a primary driver of the broader digital revolution and technological innovation.
Growth in the European market is directly correlated with the length of the value chain, where shorter chains facilitate faster expansion.
The European game development sector currently supports a specific workforce population of individuals engaged in professional studio environments.

Game Development Employment Market Analysis+1

European Games Developer FederationJan 2016

European Online Game Survey 2012

58% of surveyed European studios have worked on a Massive Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) within their three most recent projects, signaling a strong industry focus on the genre.
Nearly 50% of European game studios are small-to-medium enterprises employing fewer than 10 people.
Developers are increasingly adopting peer-to-peer architectures and in-game graphical insertion technology to integrate social features without the need for expensive central server infrastructure or extensive code modifications.

Market Analysis Player Behavior Europe

European Games Developer FederationJan 2012