Share of video games in 2020, by character gender

Published by
J. Clement,
May 24, 2022
Video gaming is no longer just a hobby for teenage boys - it is enjoyed by people of all genders, ethnicities, and ages, and this is beginning to be reflected in the representation of society within video games. In 2016, just two percent of video games had female protagonists, but this figure jumped to 18 percent in 2020.

Share of video game protagonists from 2015 to 2020, by gender

Loading statistic...

© Statista 2024
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

October 2020

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2015 to 2020

Special properties

games featured in video presentations by major studios and publishers that took place between June 11 and September 10

Supplementary notes

Missing percentage points to 100 percent are probably due to rounding.

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Register now
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interest

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Video games in Germany "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Video games in Germany

Overview

5

PC and console games

8

Online games and apps

6

Users

8

Further related statistics

10

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Video games in GermanyVideo game industryVideo gaming in SpainVideo games market in Norway
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Register now
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interest

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Menu