Kasia Davies
Research expert covering the German market
Video games in Germany - statistics & facts
Video game and computer game are terms often used interchangeably. The game is defined by being controlled electronically, with corresponding imagery appearing on a computer monitor or other display. In Germany, there was around 6.4 billion euros in revenue made from the sales of computer and video games. Console games remained the most popular among buyers in recent years, while games for handhelds and mobile devices recorded falling sales. In 2023, over 50 percent of people in the country played computer games.
Playing remains a popular pastime, evidenced by German consumers spent increasing amounts of money on video games. In 2023, based on forecast figures, gamers spent 7.1 billion euros, compared to 6.9 billion euros the year before. By 2027, spending is predicted to reach 8.7 billion euros. In terms of age groups among gamers, surveys confirm that all ages play. 18 percent of gamers were aged 50-59 years, while eight percent were younger than 10 years old.
The widespread use of mobile technology has also influenced the video game market in Germany, providing new openings for providers and additional gaming opportunities for consumers. In 2022, in-app purchases of smartphone and tablet gaming apps generated almost 2.8 billion euros in sales revenue, while app purchases brought in six million euros. The largest source of revenue by far was coming from in-app purchases. According to surveys mobile gaming is overtaking console game with 82 percent of gamers stating that they play on their smartphone, whilst only 39 percent played on stationary consoles.
Playing remains a popular pastime, evidenced by German consumers spent increasing amounts of money on video games. In 2023, based on forecast figures, gamers spent 7.1 billion euros, compared to 6.9 billion euros the year before. By 2027, spending is predicted to reach 8.7 billion euros. In terms of age groups among gamers, surveys confirm that all ages play. 18 percent of gamers were aged 50-59 years, while eight percent were younger than 10 years old.
The widespread use of mobile technology has also influenced the video game market in Germany, providing new openings for providers and additional gaming opportunities for consumers. In 2022, in-app purchases of smartphone and tablet gaming apps generated almost 2.8 billion euros in sales revenue, while app purchases brought in six million euros. The largest source of revenue by far was coming from in-app purchases. According to surveys mobile gaming is overtaking console game with 82 percent of gamers stating that they play on their smartphone, whilst only 39 percent played on stationary consoles.
