Population
18,087,633 (2025)[7]
Market · National
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a European games-development, esports-information and software market. Amsterdam, Hoofddorp and Utrecht host technology headquarters, regional offices, media operators and production resources.
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Updated October 5, 2026Market snapshot
Internet use
97.0% (2024)[8]
Share of the population using the internet; not a player or esports-audience count.
Industry network
Dutch Games Association[9]
2025 review includes INDIGO, industry research and government engagement.
Developer-tools headquarters
Amsterdam[1]
JetBrains identifies its headquarters separately from overseas research and sales offices.
Market access
A sourced operational overview, not legal advice. Requirements should be rechecked before launch.
TopicCurrent positionCommercial implication
Topic
Industry networking
Current position
DGA’s 2025 review describes INDIGO and industry research as routes for connecting the Dutch games sector.[9]
Commercial implication
Use the association’s current event and membership information for local partner introductions.
Verified Oct 5, 2026
Market ecosystem
References10
- [1]Contact Us - JetBrains — JetBrains
- [2]GitHub General Privacy Statement - GitHub Docs — GitHub
- [3]Crocs investor FAQ — Crocs
- [4]Careers — Open Application — The Story Mob
- [5]Liquipedia Privacy Policy — Liquipedia
- [6]Who is Liquid Media? | Liquid Media — Liquid Media
- [7]Population, total — Netherlands — World Bank
- [8]Individuals using the Internet (% of population) — Netherlands — World Bank / International Telecommunication Union
- [9]Overview of 2025 DGA Achievements and Events — Dutch Games Association
- [10]Skyline Amsterdam Zuidas.jpg — Wikimedia Commons
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