Global cloud gaming audiences 2027

The global number of users in the 'Cloud Gaming' segment of the digital media market was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2027 by in total 97.1 million users (+24.53 percent). After the tenth consecutive increasing year, the indicator is estimated to reach 493 million users and therefore a new peak in 2027. Notably, the number of users of the 'Cloud Gaming' segment of the digital media market was continuously increasing over the past years.

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Global cloud gaming users from 2017 to 2027 (in millions)

Characteristic	Users in millions
2027	493
2026	482.29
2025	455.38
2024	395.87
2023	294.98
2022	182.3
2021	102.58
2020	62.54
2019	45.85
2018	39.43
2017	37.04

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Release date

January 2024

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Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2017 to 2027

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Data provided by Statista Market Insights are estimates.

Definition:

Cloud gaming is a form of video game streaming that allows players to play games on their devices through an internet connection, without the need for dedicated gaming hardware or local installation of games. In cloud gaming, games are stored and run on remote servers, and the player's device only needs to send inputs and receive streaming video and audio output. Cloud gaming services often require a subscription fee and offer a library of games for users to choose from, with the ability to play games on demand. The market for cloud gaming has been growing in recent years, with the proliferation of high-speed internet connections and advancements in cloud computing technology.

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