The data displays the global eSports audience size from 2012 to 2021, broken down by type of viewers. In 2017, the number of frequent eSports viewers and enthusiasts amounted to 143 million. This number is projected to reach 250 million in 2021.
eSports audience – additional information eSports can be described as organized multiplayer video gaming events, mostly between professional players. These events often take the form of a series of tournaments or competitions which culminate in championships, both at a regional and a global level.
2012 | 58 | 76 |
2014 | 90 | 114 |
2015 | 120 | 115 |
2016 | 121 | 160 |
2017 | 143 | 192 |
2018 | 165 | 215 |
2019 | 215 | 212 |
2020 | 286 | 303 |
2021 | 250 | 307 |