In 2023, the number of gamers in China reached approximately 716 million, and it was estimated to grow to 748 million by 2028 with a CAGR of three percent. The gaming industry in China was largely affected by a stricter regulation on young players in September 2021, resulting in a slower user size expansion projection.
Number of gamers in China in 2023, with forecasts until 2028
(in millions)
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Niko Partners. (May 15, 2024). Number of gamers in China in 2023, with forecasts until 2028 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 20, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1311172/china-forecasted-gamer-size/
Niko Partners. "Number of gamers in China in 2023, with forecasts until 2028 (in millions)." Chart. May 15, 2024. Statista. Accessed April 20, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1311172/china-forecasted-gamer-size/
Niko Partners. (2024). Number of gamers in China in 2023, with forecasts until 2028 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 20, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1311172/china-forecasted-gamer-size/
Niko Partners. "Number of Gamers in China in 2023, with Forecasts until 2028 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 May 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1311172/china-forecasted-gamer-size/
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Number of gamers in China in 2023, with forecasts until 2028 (in millions) [Graph], Niko Partners, May 15, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1311172/china-forecasted-gamer-size/
