Europe children in-game spending share 2018-2023

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J. Clement,
Apr 17, 2024
A 2023 survey of parents revealed that about three-quarters of children who played video games did not spend anything on in-game extras. This represents an increase from 2018 when just about half of gamer children didn't make in-game purchases.

Share of children in select countries in Europe who spend money in-game from 2018 to 2023

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Release date

September 2023

Region

Europe

Survey time period

2023

Number of respondents

2,808 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

parents / guardians of children who play video games

Supplementary notes

The original question was phrased by the source as follows: "Does your child ever spend money in game?"

The source does not provide an exact date of survey.
Total n (2,808), UK (500), FR (675), GE (376), SP (661), IT (596)
Values may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.

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