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Game developer distribution worldwide 2017, by region
Game developer distribution worldwide 2017, by region
Distribution of game developers worldwide as of March 2017, by region
by Christina Gough,
last edited
Dec 4, 2019
The statistic shows the distribution of game developers worldwide in 2017, broken down by region. According to the survey findings, the majority of responding game developers were located in North America, while 22 percent resided in Asia.
Distribution of game developers worldwide as of March 2017, by region
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| North America | 49% |
| Europe | 19% |
| Australia & Oceania | 5% |
| Asia | 22% |
| Latin America (including Mexico and Puerto Rico) | 4% |
| Africa | 1% |
| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| North America | 49% |
| Europe | 19% |
| Australia & Oceania | 5% |
| Asia | 22% |
| Latin America (including Mexico and Puerto Rico) | 4% |
| Africa | 1% |
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by Christina Gough,
last edited
Dec 4, 2019
The statistic shows the distribution of game developers worldwide in 2017, broken down by region. According to the survey findings, the majority of responding game developers were located in North America, while 22 percent resided in Asia.
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- January 2018
- Region
- Worldwide
- Survey time period
- February to March, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 963 respondents
- Age group
- 18-67 years
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- The source does not provide any information regarding percentage points exceeding 100 percent.
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- Region
- Worldwide
- Survey time period
- February to March, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 963 respondents
- Age group
- 18-67 years
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- The source does not provide any information regarding percentage points exceeding 100 percent.
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