In the second quarter of 2025, Twitch generated approximately 24.46 million U.S. dollars through in-app purchase revenues worldwide. The app version of live-streaming platform Twitch is available for iOS and Android devices worldwide.

Over the observed period, the monthly revenue of the game livestreaming app Twitch fluctuated in Turkey. In January 2023, the streaming app reached the highest revenue at over ******* U.S. dollars. To compare, in February 2025, Twitch recorded a monthly revenue of about ****** U.S. dollars.

Over the period presented, the live game streaming app, Twitch, has generated over *** million U.S. dollars in revenue in Poland. Twitch reached its highest revenue in 2024, accounting for nearly *** thousand U.S. dollars.

In the first quarter of 2021, the highest earning Twitch streamer based on income from subscriptions worldwide was Kai Cenat. The American Twitch streamer was estimated to generate 927 thousand U.S. dollars in earnings from subscriptions during the measured period.

Twitch Streamers: Comparing Top Streamers Across Time

A Look at the Evolution of the Top Twitch Streamers

About this dataset

This dataset contains information on top Twitch streamers, including their hours watched, peak viewers, average viewers, airtime, followers gained, live views, last streamed game, avatar URL, channel country, stream language, partnership status, and channel type

How to use the dataset

Research Ideas

• To compare the top Twitch streamers across time
• To study the evolution of Twitch streamers
• To analyze the viewership of different games being streamed on Twitch

Acknowledgements

Dataset by kaggle/Twitch. Contains data on the top Twitch streamers across time. Data includes game being played, number of hours watched, peak viewers, average viewers, peak channels, average channels, and viewers per channel

Columns

File: Week Directory.csv | Column name | Description | |:------------------------|:----------------------------------------------------------------| | Game | The game being streamed. (String) | | Hours Watched | The number of hours watched by the streamer. (Float) | | Peak Viewers | The peak number of viewers of the stream. (Integer) | | Average Viewers | The average number of viewers of the stream. (Float) | | Peak Channels | The peak number of channels streaming the same game. (Integer) | | Average Channels | The average number of channels streaming the same game. (Float) | | Viewers per Channel | The average number of viewers per channel. (Float) |

File: Weekly Streamers Follower Gain.csv | Column name | Description | |:--------------------|:----------------------------------------------------------------| | Hours Watched | The number of hours watched by the streamer. (Float) | | Peak Viewers | The peak number of viewers of the stream. (Integer) | | Average Viewers | The average number of viewers of the stream. (Float) | | Channel Name | The name of the Twitch channel. (String) | | Language | The language of the Twitch channel. (String) | | Total Followers | The total number of followers of the Twitch channel. (Integer) | | Airtime | The amount of time the Twitch channel is live. (Float) | | Followers Gain | The number of followers gained by the Twitch channel. (Integer) |

File: Twitch_data_39_2022.csv | Column name | Description | |:-------------------------|:----------------------------------------------------------| | platform | The platform the channel is on. (String) | | channel_name | The channel's username. (String) | | channel_display_name | The channel's display name. (String) | | hours_watched | The number of hours the channel has been watched. (Float) | | peak_viewers | The channel's peak number of viewers. (Integer) | | average_viewers | The channel's average number of viewers. (Float) | | airtime_in_m | The channel's airtime in minutes. (Float) | | followers_gain | The number of followers the channel has gained. (Integer) | | live_views | The number of views the channel has while live. (Integer) | | last_streamed_game | The last game the channel streamed. (String) | | avatar_url | The channel's avatar URL. (String) | | channel_country | The channel's country. (String) | | stream_language | The channel's stream language. (String) | | partnership_status | The channel's partnership status. (String) | | channel_type | The channel's type. (String) |

File: Twitch_data_40_2022.csv | Column name | Description | |:-------------------------|:----------------------------------------------------------| | platform | The platform the channel is on. (String) | | channel_name | The channel's username. (String) | | channel_display_name | The channel's display name. (String) | | hours_watched | The number of hours the channel has been watched. (Float) | | peak_viewers | The channel's peak number of...

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According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Video Game Live Streaming Market size was USD XX million in 2024. It will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.80% from 2024 to 2031.

North America held the major market share for more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD XX million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0% from 2024 to 2031.
Europe accounted for a market share of over 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD XX million.
Asia Pacific held a market share of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD XX million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8% from 2024 to 2031.
Latin America had a market share of more than 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD XX million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2% from 2024 to 2031.
Middle East and Africa had a market share of around 2% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD XX million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5% from 2024 to 2031.
The PC Gaming category is the fastest growing segment of the Video Game Live Streaming industry

Market Dynamics of Video Game Live Streaming Market

Key Drivers for Video Game Live Streaming Market

Increasing penetration of smartphones to Boost Market Growth

The increasing penetration of smartphones is a significant driver of the video game live streaming market, as mobile devices enable more people to access gaming and streaming platforms easily. With smartphones becoming more powerful, users can enjoy high-quality gaming experiences on the go, leading to a surge in mobile gaming popularity. This shift has also paved the way for a new wave of mobile streamers, who use their devices to broadcast gameplay, connect with audiences, and build communities. Platforms like Twitch and YouTube have adapted to this trend, optimizing their services for mobile users, which enhances accessibility and convenience. As more gamers turn to mobile platforms, the potential for live streaming expands, attracting a diverse audience and fostering engagement. This growth in mobile streaming not only enriches the overall market but also encourages innovation in content creation and monetization strategies. The market as a whole benefits from the expansion of mobile streaming, which also spurs creativity in content production and revenue-generating tactics.

Growing viewership and increasing popularity to Drive Market Growth

The market for live streaming video games is primarily driven by rising popularity and viewership. As gaming becomes more popular, viewers are lured to live streams for skill development, enjoyment, and community involvement. With a wide variety of content ranging from professional esports tournaments to recreational playtime, platforms such as Twitch and YouTube Gaming have announced record-breaking audience numbers. This trend has been further accelerated by the emergence of social media and influencer culture, since players frequently advertise their streams on several platforms, drawing in bigger viewers. The pandemic also increased interest in online gaming groups, which resulted in long-term audience engagement. In addition to increasing ad revenue, this growing viewership opens doors for sponsorships and partnerships, which propels market expansion.

Restraint Factor for the Video Game Live Streaming Market

High costs associated with the high cost of content creation, will Limit Market Growth

The market for live streaming video games is severely hampered by the high expenses of content production. The cost of high-quality gear, such professional microphones, high-resolution cameras, and powerful computers, can be unaffordable for aspiring streamers. Budgets may also be strained by purchases of gaming licenses, streaming software, and advertising. This cost barrier can discourage new competitors, reducing the variety of content and inventiveness. Furthermore, in order to sustain constant video generation and excellent production quality, well-known streamers frequently need continuous sponsorship. These expenses may also limit the market's potential to grow and innovate in the live streaming space, which could affect audience engagement and profitability overall.

Impact of Covid-19 on the Video Game Live Streaming Market

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