Gaming video content viewers worldwide 2016-2020

Published by
J. Clement,
Mar 7, 2022
In 2020, the audience for gaming video content (GVC) grew to reach 1.2 billion viewers. This represents a 18 percent growth from the previous period, as gaming streams became a popular social activity and distraction during coronavirus-related lockdowns.

Number of gaming video content (GVC) viewers worldwide from 2016 to 2020 (in millions)

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January 2021

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Worldwide

Survey time period

2016 to 2020

Supplementary notes

Figures prior to 2019 come from earlier articles.

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