Top 5 African Countries By Number of Gaming Scaleups in 2024

Africa’s Leading Gaming Ecosystems

When it comes to startup activity, Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria dominate the continent. In 2024, Egypt led with 17 active gaming startups, followed closely by South Africa (15) and Nigeria (14). These same three countries also top the charts for gaming scaleups (companies that raised $1M+), pointing to the most mature and investment-ready ecosystems on the continent.

South Africa achieved gaming sector revenues of US $794 million in 2024, with a forecast CAGR of 10.3% through 2033. Meanwhile, Nigeria posted gaming revenues of US $528 million, with an expected CAGR of 8.4%, driven by mobile penetration
and fintech integration.

While Kenya, Tunisia, and newer entrants like Seychelles and Cameroon show promising early-stage activity, the African gaming landscape is still evolving, offering enormous greenfield opportunities for investors, developers, and publishers looking for the next frontier.