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Games Live Streaming - Central & Western Europe

Central & Western Europe

The Games Live Streaming market in Central & Western Europe is forecasted to achieve a revenue of US$2.16bn by 2024.
With an expected annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2027) of 8.38%, the market volume is projected to reach US$2.75bn by 2027.
By that year, the number of users in this market segment is anticipated to reach 117.9m users.
The user penetration rate is expected to remain at 28.0% in 2024 and is projected to maintain the same level by 2027.
In comparison to other countries globally, China is expected to generate the highest revenue in the Games Live Streaming market, with US$2,581.00m in 2024.
The average revenue per user (ARPU) in this market segment is projected to reach US$23.05 by 2024.
In Central & Western Europe, Germany is experiencing a surge in live streaming of gaming content, with a strong emphasis on competitive esports events.

Key regions: South Korea, France, Germany, India, United States

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Live streaming platforms, such as Twitch, have experienced significant growth in recent years and are becoming increasingly popular. Twitch is primarily known as a gaming streaming platform, and this trend is expected to continue. However, Twitch is also expanding into other categories such as music, talk shows, and creative content to diversify its offerings. The platform is facing increased competition from new entrants like Facebook Gaming and YouTube Gaming, but Twitch has multiple monetization options for streamers which makes it well-positioned in the market. To enhance the user experience, live streaming platforms are also incorporating more interactive features such as chatbots, polls, and other tools to engage audiences.

The Games live streaming market is growing due to several factors, including the increasing popularity of mobile gaming, the growth of esports, advancements in technology, and the accessibility and affordability of streaming tools. The rise of the internet and its increasing use as a source of entertainment has also driven growth in the market, as more people seek out gaming content and live streams. Additionally, the rise of social media has made it easier for content creators to reach and engage with their audiences, further boosting the growth of the Games live streaming market.

In terms of forecast, the live streaming market is expected to continue to experience strong growth in the coming years.

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Data coverage:

Figures are based on company revenues, consumer spending, consumer spending on platforms, advertising spending, annual reports and funding data.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined by a Top-Down approach, based on a specific rationale for the market. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use reports, third-party studies, research companies. Next we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations such as GDP, consumer spending, internet penetration. This data helps us to estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the particular market. For example, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing are well suited to forecast digital products and services due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption. The main drivers are consumer spending per capita, level of digitalization, video gaming revenues.

Additional Notes:

The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change. Consumer Insights data is unbiased for representativeness.