Gaming Disorder is Classified As a Mental Illness
As of 2019, Gaming Disorder has been classified as a mental illness
GAMING IN OUR WORLD TODAY
Did you know that the global gaming industry is now worth over $173 billion? It has evolved from a single atari console in a lonely living room to a worldwide social phenomenom in just a matter of a few decades.
In 2019, the World Health Organization recognized “Gaming Disorder” as a mental health condition. It will be officially added to the International Classification of Diseases, ICD-11, in 2022. Source: Video Game Addiction Statistics
Top 10 Gamer Demographics Stats
1. 3.24 billion people worldwide are gamers.
2. 79% of gamers in the US are over 18.
3. The average age of video game players worldwide is around 35.
4. 61% of adult US players play games on their mobile phones.
5. The gender of 45% of US gamers is female.
6. 41% of PlayStation 4 and 5 owners are women.
7. 80% of US men gamers aged 18–34 prefer shooter games.
8. Only 27% of all American players are not Caucasian.
9. 73% of African American teens play video games.
10. With 665 million gamers, China is the largest gamer country.
Source: Gamer Demographics in 2022
