Video Gaming Statistics (2026): Market Size, Players, Revenue & Trends

These video gaming statistics highlight global market revenue, player counts, and platform/region breakdowns using recent industry and U.S. consumer reports.

Key Video Gaming Statistics

• Global games revenue: $187.7B (2024), $188.8B (2025 forecast), and $206.5B by 2028 (forecast). Source: Newzoo (Global Games Market Report).
• Global player base: 3.42B players (2024) and 3.58B players (2025 forecast). Source: Newzoo (Global Games Market Report).
• Paying gamers: 1.6B payers in 2025 (forecast), about 44% of total players. Source: Newzoo (Free Global Games Market Report).
• 2025 revenue by platform (forecast): Mobile $103.0B (55%), Console $45.9B (24%), PC $39.9B (21%). Source: Newzoo (Free Global Games Market Report).
• 2025 revenue by region (forecast): Asia-Pacific $87.6B, North America $52.7B, Europe $33.1B, Latin America $8.3B, Middle East & Africa $7.1B. Source: Newzoo (Free Global Games Market Report).
• U.S. gamers: 190.6M Americans (ages 5–90) play video games; 61% of the U.S. population plays 1+ hour per week. Source: ESA (Essential Facts).
• Average age (U.S.): 36 years old; gender split: 53% male and 46% female. Source: ESA (Essential Facts).

Global Video Game Market Revenue

Recent forecasts show steady global growth, with the market projected to reach $206.5B by 2028.

Global Games Market Revenue (USD Billions)

Max = $206.5B. Widths: 2024 90.90%, 2025F 91.43%, 2028F 100.00%.

Revenue by Platform

Mobile is the largest gaming revenue segment in 2025 (forecast), ahead of console and PC.

Global Game Revenue by Platform (2025F, USD Billions)

Max = $103.0B. Widths: Mobile 100.00%, Console 44.56%, PC 38.74%.

Revenue by Region

Asia-Pacific is forecast to lead consumer game revenues in 2025, followed by North America and Europe.

Global Game Revenue by Region (2025F, USD Billions)

Max = $87.6B. Widths: Asia-Pacific 100.00%, North America 60.16%, Europe 37.79%, Latin America 9.47%, Middle East & Africa 8.11%.

Global Player Base

Newzoo forecasts 3.58B global players in 2025, with 1.6B paying gamers (about 44% of players).

Global Players by Region (2025F, Millions)

Max = 1,896M. Widths: Asia-Pacific 100.00%, Middle East & Africa 31.38%, Europe 24.53%, Latin America 19.62%, North America 13.13%.

U.S. Gamer Demographics and Behavior

ESA reports 190.6M Americans (ages 5–90) play video games, and 61% of the U.S. population plays at least one hour per week.

Why Americans Play Video Games (Share of Players, %)

Max = 68%. Widths: Pass the time/relax 100.00%, Have fun 98.53%, Use brain/keep mind sharp 54.41%, Immersion/escape 44.12%.

FAQ

Which platform makes the most money?

Mobile leads 2025 revenue forecasts at $103.0B (55% share), ahead of console ($45.9B) and PC ($39.9B). Source: Newzoo (Free Global Games Market Report).

How many people play video games?

Newzoo forecasts 3,578M global players in 2025. ESA reports 190.6M Americans (ages 5–90) play video games. Sources: Newzoo (Free Global Games Market Report); ESA (Essential Facts).

Sources

• Newzoo — 2025 Global Games Market Report (PDF): investgame.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_Newzoo_Free_Global_Games_Market_Report.pdf
• Newzoo — 2024 Global Games Market Report (PDF): best-of-gaming.be/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024_Newzoo_Global_Games_Market_Report.pdf
• Entertainment Software Association (ESA) — Essential Facts 2024 (PDF): theesa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Essential-Facts-2024-FINAL.pdf