How much revenue does the video game industry make each year?
Gaming medium Data from 2024
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The answer
$184,000,000,000
Roughly $184B.
The games industry takes around $184 billion a year, more than global cinema box office and recorded music put together. Mobile alone accounts for roughly half of it.
Where this number comes from
| Source | Newzoo Global Games Market Report |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2024 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | dollars |
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