Middle East & Africa Subscription-based Gaming Market Size & Outlook

The subscription-based gaming market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,089.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 12.9% is expected of Middle East & Africa subscription-based gaming market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$1,017.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,089.3
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
12.9%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA subscription-based gaming market highlights

  • The MEA subscription-based gaming market generated a revenue of USD 1,017.3 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.9% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, p.c. was the largest revenue generating device type in 2024.
  • Smartphone is the most lucrative device type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 1,017.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,089.3 million
Growth rate12.9% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentP.c.
Fastest growing segmentSmartphone
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSmartphone, P.C., Console
Key market players worldwideAmazon.com Inc, Apple Inc, Electronic Arts Inc, NVIDIA Corp, Microsoft Corp, Alphabet Inc Class A, Ubisoft Entertainment, Sony Group Corp ADR, Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd, Ziff Davis Inc

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 8.8% of the global subscription-based gaming market in 2024.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 10,804.6 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa subscription-based gaming market outlook

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P.c. was the largest segment with a revenue share of 63.17% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa subscription-based gaming market based on smartphone, p.c., console covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


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