Video gaming industry in Romania - statistics & facts

The video game industry has evolved from its origins in arcades during the 1970s to a global digital phenomenon. Advancements in technology have propelled gaming from simple arcade games to immersive experiences on home consoles and now to diverse platforms including mobile devices and virtual reality. In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and digital transformations, the video gaming industry has emerged as a dynamic and influential sector, shaping entertainment, culture, and the economy.


Romanian video game industry

The Romanian video game industry has experienced notable growth in recent years, driven by several key factors. With an annual revenue expected to reach approximately 222 million U.S. dollars in 2023, the industry showcases its economic significance and potential. Almost half of the gaming companies were in Bucharest, and 26.4 percent were in attractive regional hubs such as Cluj-Napoca, Iași and Timișoara. These factors collectively underscore the industry's expansion, economic contribution, and the preferences of the gaming companies in Romania.



Women play video games as much as men in Romania

The significant share of women (51 percent) among video game players shows a diverse and engaged gaming community. Moreover, the gaming landscape is marked by the dominance of mobile gaming, with an impressive 49 percent of players engaging on a daily basis through their mobile devices. The mobile video game "Stumble Guys" stood out as the favorite among Romanian gamers, reaching the most app downloads in 2023 (1.27 million).

Romanian eSports players are the best at Dota 2

eSports has surged in popularity in Romania, carving out its niche within the gaming community. Romanian eSports players have demonstrated their prowess on the global stage, with Aliwi Omar (nickname "w33") leading the way by winning an impressive 2.29 million U.S. dollars in prize money. Dota 2 was the video game Romanian eSports players were most successful at in 2023, having 57 players winning a total of 2.7 million U.S. dollars. Although the niche is dominated by male gamers, Ana Dumbravă (nickname "ANa") managed to be the only female eSports player to classify in the top 10 players in 2023, by winning 62.5 thousand U.S. dollars in a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament.
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Published by Statista Research Department, Dec 21, 2023

Key insights

Mobile games market revenue in Romania
125.52m U.S. dollars
Video game console market revenue in Romania
1.95m U.S. dollars
PlayStation market share in Romania
60.91%
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