Esports in the Netherlands: A Growing Industry
Esports, also known as competitive video gaming, has become increasingly popular in recent years, with millions of players and fans worldwide. The Netherlands is no exception to this trend, with a growing number of Dutch gamers participating in and following esports tournaments and leagues.
According to a recent study by Newzoo, a leading provider of market intelligence for the games industry, there were an estimated 1.5 million active esports users in the Netherlands in 2022. This number is expected to grow to 1.7 million by 2024, making the Netherlands one of the largest esports markets in Europe.
The growth of esports in the Netherlands is being driven by a number of factors, including the increasing popularity of gaming in general, the rise of professional esports leagues and tournaments, and the growing availability of high-speed internet access.
Esports is particularly popular among young people in the Netherlands. According to Newzoo, 60% of Dutch esports users are between the ages of 18 and 34. This is likely due to the fact that young people are more likely to be familiar with video games and to have the time and resources to participate in esports tournaments.
The most popular esports games in the Netherlands are Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), Dota 2, and League of Legends (LoL). These games are all played by millions of people around the world and have large professional esports leagues and tournaments.
Esports is a rapidly growing industry in the Netherlands, with a large and engaged audience. As the popularity of esports continues to grow, it is likely that the number of Dutch users active on esports platforms will continue to increase.