Most followed games for e-sports Saudi Arabia 2022
Demographics of eSports gamers in Saudi Arabia
eSports have gained significant popularity in Saudi Arabia in recent years. In 2022, the most popular age group for eSports gamers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was 18 to 24 years old. The gender distribution in eSports gaming in Saudi Arabia is skewed towards male participation. However, in the same year, female gamers’ penetration rate in the broader digital gaming industry in Saudi Arabia surpassed that of male gamers.Gaming in MENA
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has experienced rapid growth in the eSports and digital gaming industry. Egypt has the highest number of eSports users, followed by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Gaming revenue in the MENA region is expected to increase by about one billion U.S. dollars between 2022 and 2026. The region is becoming an important player in the global eSports industry and is poised to make further strides in the years to come, with the region's gaming population expected to rise substantially by 2026. Moreover, the global gaming market was estimated to be valued at more than 184 billion U.S. dollars in 2022.For further information, check out our topic coverage on the eSports and gaming industries in MENA.