{
  "id": 3254536,
  "title": "EU games industry generated €24bn in 2024, studios reached 6,600 and workforce exceeded 95,000",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/eu-games-industry-generated-24bn-in-2024-studios-reached-6-600-and",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T11:31:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GamesIndustry",
    "slug": "gamesindustry",
    "url": "https://www.gamesindustry.biz/eu-games-industry-generated-24bn-in-2024-studios-reached-6600-and-workforce-exceeded-95000"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2024, the European games industry generated a combined turnover of €24 billion, according to the European Video Game Industry Insights Report. This figure reflects data compiled over time, as the report's creators waited until the 2024 compilation was finalized. The report, published by the European Games Development Association (EGDF) and Video Games Europe (VGA), highlights the industry's continued growth across several countries.\n\nThe number of studios within the industry rose by a modest 5% to 10% in 2024, reaching a total of 6,600. This growth in studios resulted in a workforce that surpassed 95,000 people, indicating a continued expansion in the industry's talent base. While this growth is welcome, it is worth noting that the rate of talent growth has slowed down compared to previous years.\n\nFinland, Italy, and Czechia saw modest increases in their employment bases, with Poland leading the way in terms of employment. The country employed the most people in game development and publishing, with more than 95,000 individuals working in the sector. Poland also published the most new titles in the EU, with 450 new games released in 2024.\n\nThe UK's games industry employed 28,516 people, making it another significant contributor to the continent's gaming landscape. Notably, Bulgaria and Cyprus were included in the report for the first time. Cyprus emerged as the main game industry hub in terms of combined revenue, generating €4.3 billion. Bulgaria was recognized as an important regional hub, surrounded by key European game industry talent from Romania and Turkey.\n\nDespite the overall growth in the industry, the report also highlights some challenges faced by certain countries. Layoffs, consolidations, and declining employment led to stagnation and, in some cases, a small decrease in employment. This is the first time such a decrease has been observed in the sector, demonstrating that the industry is facing certain difficulties despite its continued growth.",
  "summary": "The European games industry generated a combined turnover of €24 billion in 2024, with over 6,600 studios employing more than 95,000 people. Read more",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}