Facts About the Gaming Development Industry in Canada:
The video game industry covers a wide range of professions and activities such as:
- Developing
- Creating
- Publishing
- Distributing.
- Production and sales
The revenues in the video game industry are generated through consumer spending on games, in-game purchases, and subscription fees. In 2021, the video game industry contributed $5.5 billion to the Canadian GDP. The market volume is expected to be over $10 billion in 2027.
According to the Entertainment Software Association of Canada:
- 23 million Canadians play video games, representing 61% of the population
- Younger Canadians are more likely to play video games with 89% of children and teens (6-17-year-olds) playing video games compared to 61% of the 18-64-year-olds
- Almost three-quarters of all people working in the industry are men
- In 2021, 75% of all video game companies in Canada were Canadian-owned.
- In 2021, 32,300 people were working full-time in the video game industry
- The average salary in the video game industry is just under $57,000
- Ontario and Quebec had 80% of Canada’s video game companies
Did you know that:
- Canada is the third biggest producer of video games, only the United States and Japan produce more games than Canada
- Canada has over 900 companies that develop video games in a wide range of genres and platforms
- The video game industry is one of the fastest-growing industries
Some trends in the game development market noted by Statista:
- Globally, the Games Market is experiencing a surge in cloud gaming services
- In Asia, mobile gaming continues to dominate, with innovative monetization strategies and in-game purchases driving revenue
- In North America, the rise of subscription-based gaming models is changing how consumers access and engage with games
- Europe is seeing increased investment in indie games, fostering diversity in storytelling and gameplay experiences.
Lastly, here are the top 20 game companies in Canada:
- Ubisoft Montréal
- EA Vancouver
- The Coalition
- BioWare
- Behaviour Interactive
- Digital Extremes
- Eidos-Montreal
- WB Games Montreal
- Relic Entertainment
- Beenox
- Blackbird Interactive
- Thunder Lotus Games
- Red Barrels
- Next Level Games
Information from: Video Game Industry Statistics in Canada for 2025 | Made in CA
Games - Worldwide | Statista Market Forecast
Complete Guide Of Top 20 Game Companies in Canada
