Esports only increased in popularity in 2025, with the number of people watching and prize pools growing to match. However, it has slowed slightly in growth since the industry is now becoming more mature.
This article explores the esports stats that shaped the year 2025, breaking down the numbers that make up its popularity.
- The vast majority of global esports followers (80%) live in the Asia Pacific region, with China and the Philippines each making up 20% of these viewers.
- Interest in esports among 18-29-year-olds grew steadily from 27% in Q1 2021 to 31% in Q2 2024.