Key Takeaways
- The global animation market was valued at USD 391.70 billion in 2022.
- Animation market expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2023 to 2030.
- U.S. animation industry generated $72 billion in economic output in 2022.
- U.S. animation studios number reached 1,200 in 2023.
- Global animation workforce estimated at 500,000 in 2023.
- 2D animators average salary $65,000 USD annually.
- Global animation production hours 500,000 in 2022.
- 3D animation software market $4.5 billion 2023.
- Average feature film animation 24 months production.
- U.S. animation box office revenue $5.2 billion 2023.
- Streaming animation SVOD revenue $12 billion globally.
- Merchandising from animation $30 billion/year.
- 65% Gen Z prefer animated content daily.
- Streaming accounts for 55% animation consumption.
- Anime popularity up 50% in U.S. since 2019.
The global animation industry is a multi-billion dollar market experiencing rapid and widespread growth.
Employment & Workforce
Employment & Workforce Interpretation
Market Size & Growth
Market Size & Growth Interpretation
Production & Technology
Production & Technology Interpretation
Revenue & Economics
Revenue & Economics Interpretation
Trends & Consumer Behavior
Trends & Consumer Behavior Interpretation
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