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Video Games Software Developers in the US - Employment (2020-2030)
There are xx employees in the Video Games Software Developers industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. This sector mainly makes video game software for viable platforms, but this industry does not count any publishing-related industry activity. Such activities are included in IBISWorld report 51121e—Video Game Software Publishers, but they are not fundamentally different.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Employees
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Businesses
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Profit
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
Profit Margin
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Publishing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Video Game Software Publishing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Video Games in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Software Publishing in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Video Game, DVD and Recorded Music Retailing in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Video Games in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Programmierungstätigkeiten |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Software Development in Ireland |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Software Development in China |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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How many people are employed in the Video Games Software Developers in the US in 2025?
There is 83,543 people employed in the Video Games Software Developers in the US as of 2025.
What is employment growth in the Video Games Software Developers in the US in 2025?
The number of people employed in the Video Games Software Developers in the US grew 2.6% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
Is employment in the Video Games Software Developers in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Video Games Software Developers in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Video Games Software Developers in the US employ?
The average Video Games Software Developers in the US business is 5.1 employees.
Are businesses in the Video Games Software Developers in the US adding employees?
The average business in the Video Games Software Developers in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Video Games Software Developers in the US?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Video Games Software Developers in the US has decreased in the last five years.
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