The number of persons employed in computer games publishing in Denmark saw an upward trend from 2013 to 2023, increasing from 310 in 2013 to 656 in 2023. Notably, there were substantial jumps in employment in 2017 (17.45%) and 2018 (25.5%). However, a slight dip occurred in 2019 (-5.83%). Recent data from 2021 to 2023 indicates a period of stabilization with modest growth rates between 1.79% and 2.34%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years (2019-2023) stood at 3%.
Looking forward to 2028, forecasters predict a continued, albeit slower, growth with a 5-year CAGR of 1.7%, resulting in a total growth rate of 8.79% from 2023 to 2028. Future trends to watch for include the impact of technological advancements, the rise of gaming-as-a-service models, and potential market consolidations which could influence employment dynamics in the industry.
