In 2021, the revenue generated in the video games market of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region was 3.12 billion U.S. dollars. According to estimates of the Statista Market Outlook, the revenue is expected to increase in the coming years reaching a predicted value of 5.4 billion U.S. dollars in 2027.
Revenue of the gaming market in the Middle East and North Africa region from 2017 to 2027
(in billion U.S. dollars)
MENA region includes: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
The games market refers to the entire industry involved in the creation, development, publishing, distribution, and monetization of video games. This market encompasses a wide range of products, including console games, PC games, mobile games, and online games. It also includes hardware and accessories such as gaming consoles, controllers, and virtual reality headsets. The games market is a rapidly growing industry, with millions of people worldwide playing video games and billions of dollars in revenue generated each year. The games market contains out of several different markets, such as Physically Sold Video Games, Mobile Games or Cloud Gaming.
All figures are estimates. A detailed methodology can be found on the Statista Market Outlook.
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Revenue of the gaming market in the Middle East and North Africa region from 2017 to 2027 (in billion U.S. dollars) [Graph], Statista, February 3, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/forecasts/1343778/middle-east-and-north-africa-games-revenue
