In 2023, the highest employment in computer games publishing in Europe was registered in France with 10.07 thousand employees, followed closely by Sweden at 8.42 thousand, and Spain at 4.85 thousand. Significant growth was observed in countries such as Portugal (29.31%), Iceland (22.96%), and Latvia (20.11%). Moderate increases were seen in France (6.86%), Germany (1.87%), and Denmark (3.0%). Smaller markets like Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Greece also demonstrated notable year-on-year growth. The aggregated trend over the last five years shows steady expansion driven by major markets with sustained interest.
Future trends indicate continued growth with emerging markets such as Portugal and Latvia gaining momentum. Key factors to monitor include technological advancements, regulatory changes, and investment in gaming infrastructure across Europe. Companies should focus on expanding their presence in rapidly growing markets while consolidating efforts in established regions.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Computer Games Publishing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 10,070 | 2023 | +6.63% | +6.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 8,420 | 2023 | +12.03% | +16.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 4,850 | 2023 | +14.32% | +16.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 3,010 | 2023 | +3.3% | +1.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 2,540 | 2023 | +9.35% | +16.41% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1,930 | 2023 | +6.46% | +6.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 863 | 2023 | -0.12% | +1.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 806 | 2023 | +8.77% | +10.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 655 | 2023 | +2.34% | +3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 329 | 2023 | +20.07% | +29.31% | View data |
