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Under 18 share of US video game players
United States: 21% in 2026.
- 21% Latest · United States · 2026
- Annual Release cadence
- 1 Record · 1 region · 2026
Verified 1 Oct 2026 · 1 publisher · Next period 2027
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1 record · 1 region · 2026. Each period links to its record: the value, its source evidence and original document.
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How this measure is built
- Definition
- Share of video game players in the United States aged under 18 years.
- Measure
- One slice of Video game player demographic share ( basis: calendar year, form: share, segment: under 18 ) . Share of video game players belonging to a specific demographic group (such as age group, gender, or parental status). Region and period are columns on every record, not slices.
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Sources · 1 document
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Essential Facts About the U.S. Video Game Industry | ESA | 1 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Other slices of video game player demographic share
- Aged 18–34 share of US video game players 1 calendar year · 18 34
- Aged 35–49 share of US video game players 1 calendar year · 35 49
- Aged 50+ share of US video game players 1 calendar year · 50 plus
- US video game parent players who play with their children 1 calendar year · parents playing with kids
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest under 18 share of US video game players?
United States: 21% in 2026.
Where does this data come from?
From 1 document published by ESA. Every figure on this page links to its record, which preserves the original source evidence.
How often is it updated?
Annual. The newest published period is 2026; the next release should cover 2027. A new figure appears here once the publisher releases it and it passes verification.
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StatOrigin. (2026). Under 18 share of US video game players [Data set]. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/indicators/us-video-game-players-share-under-18
"Under 18 share of US video game players." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/indicators/us-video-game-players-share-under-18. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.
StatOrigin. "Under 18 share of US video game players." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 22, 2026. https://statorigin.org/indicators/us-video-game-players-share-under-18.
@misc{statorigin_us_video_game_players_share_under_18_2026, title = {Under 18 share of US video game players}, author = {{StatOrigin}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://statorigin.org/indicators/us-video-game-players-share-under-18}, note = {Data set. Accessed 2026-10-22} }