Gaming has been a favorite pastime worldwide since decades. With millions of kids as well as adults embracing it, now gaming is not just a hobby but has become a cultural phenomenon. Beyond its widespread appeal, a significant trend is emerging: gamers are dedicating more time than ever to playing video games, redefining entertainment habits globally.
This World Gaming Playtime Report 2024 offers a detailed and engaging exploration of current gaming behaviors, unveiling how much time people spend in gaming and what it reveals about the shift happening in the gaming world.
Our team conducted a survey involving 1200 adult gamers. Participants were asked a series of questions to provide comprehensive insights into their gaming habits. The data and accompanying visuals are freely available for use, provided proper credit is given.
Read below to find out how much time gamers are really spending by playing video games.
Average Gaming Playtime
Based on 2024 data, the average gamer is spending 7.3 hours per week playing video games, which translates to approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes per day.
Yearly Gaming Time
If this weekly average of 7.3 hours remains consistent throughout the year, gamers would spend roughly 380 hours annually on video games. This equates to just over 15 days of continuous gameplay per year.
Lifetime Gaming Playtime
Assuming this average weekly playtime is maintained throughout a typical adult lifespan (ages 18-70), the total gaming time would amount to 5.3 years of continuous play, which represents approximately 7.5% of an average lifetime.
Gaming Playtime Trends (2020 vs 2024)
Comparing the data from 2020, the average weekly gameplay time has decreased by 15.1% from 8.6 hours to 7.3 hours per week. The possible cause for this decrease is that gamers coming back to their normal routines post COVID.
During 2020, adult gamers had more free time due to school/college closures and the work from home option for employees. As the world returned to normalcy, in 2024, the time spent in gaming decreased significantly.
Average Gaming Playtime by Country (2024)
The data highlights regional differences in gaming engagement worldwide. Egypt tops the list with gamers spending an average of 1 hour 55 minutes daily, followed by Saudi Arabia (1 hour 36 minutes) and Thailand (1 hour 31 minutes). These figures reflect the growing popularity of gaming in the Middle East and parts of Asia.
Western nations like Germany (1 hour 11 minutes) and the United States (1 hour 9 minutes) show moderate playtimes, while Japan reports the lowest, at just 21 minutes daily (~127 hours annually).
Gaming trends reveal a fascinating shift: the Middle East is emerging as a hotspot, with gamers spending more time than ever, signaling rapid growth and enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Western markets show signs of saturation, with more balanced playtime. This contrast highlights gaming’s dynamic evolution across different regions of the world.
Justin Dawson, Founder ClickSpeedTester.com
Research Methodology
This report is based on survey data collected in 2024 from 1,200 adult gamers globally. Respondents were asked about their weekly gaming habits, age groups, and demographic details. The survey was conducted online to ensure diverse geographic representation. Additionally, global gaming insights were collated from verified secondary research sources.
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