Online gaming penetration in the UK 2012-2015, by gender

Share of internet users who ever play games online in the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2015, by gender

The data shows online gaming penetration in the UK from 2012 to 2015, by gender. In 2012, 26% of male, and only 12% of female respondents reported playing games over the internet. In 2015, young people were most likely to play games online, with online gaming penetration among those aged 16 to 24 at 67%.

2012 22 9
2013 26 12
2015 43 39