U.S. video game consumer spending increase 2019-2021

Published by
J. Clement,
Oct 19, 2021
In the calendar week ending July 18, 2021, U.S. consumer spending on video games was up 65 percent compared to the corresponding period in 2019 but only up by 12 percent when compared to 2020. In 2020, video game spending boomed due to coronavirus-related stay-at-home mandates.

Year-on-year change in weekly consumer spending on video games in the United States as of July 2021, by week

© Statista 2023
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

In cooperation with
Release date

May 2021

Region

United States

Survey time period

corresponding calendar weeks 2019 vs 2021; and 2020 vs 2021

Citation formats
Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $1,788 USD / Year
Basic Account
Get to know the platform

You only have access to basic statistics.
This statistic is not included in your account.

Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
  • Instant access to 1m statistics
  • Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
  • Detailed references
$149 USD / Month *
Professional Account
Full access

Business Solutions including all features.

* Prices do not include sales tax.

Statistics on " Coronavirus: impact on the gaming industry worldwide "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Coronavirus: impact on the gaming industry worldwide

Recap: spring 2020

8

Sales

4

Popular gaming titles

7

User behavior

8

Gaming during lockdown in Europe

8

Mobile gaming

7

Streaming

8

Further related statistics

15

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

COVID-19 impact on the gaming industry worldwideMobile gaming market in the United StatesMobile gaming market worldwideOnline gamingVideo gaming worldwide
Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $1,788 USD / Year
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Menu