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Iran's Share of Video Game Production is Less Than Five Percent

4d ago October 28, 2026 1 min read 📰 ISNA

📋 Key Takeaway

The Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Isfahan has pointed out that Iran's contribution to video game production is below five percent, despite significant financial resources being spent abroad. This situation underscores the urgent need for increased investment in the domestic gaming industry.

🔍 Quick Context Guide

💡 Bottom Line: Iran's low share in video game production despite high spending abroad signals a critical need for investment in local game development.

👥 Key Players

Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Isfahan Province MENTIONED

Government official

"They oversee cultural policies and initiatives, including the promotion of local industries such as video games."

📰 What Happened

The Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Isfahan Province reported that Iran's share in video game production is less than five percent, while significant funds are spent abroad on gaming. This highlights the need for increased investment in Iran's domestic gaming industry.

Iran's share of video game production is less than five percent.
Over 120 trillion rials are spent annually on video games outside of Iran.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This situation highlights the underdevelopment of Iran's local gaming industry and the potential economic losses from not capitalizing on this sector.

🌍 Regional: If Iran develops its gaming industry, it could influence cultural production in the region and provide a model for other countries.

🌐 International: A stronger Iranian gaming industry could lead to increased cultural exports and a shift in how Iran is perceived internationally.

📚 Background

The video game industry is a growing global market, and many countries are investing in it for economic and cultural reasons. Iran's current low production share indicates missed opportunities for economic growth.

Cultural industries in Iran Economic diversification in Iran

📡 Source: STATE MEDIA

📊 Confidence: 70%

As a government official's statement, this may reflect state priorities and interests in promoting local industries.

The Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Isfahan Province highlighted the economic and cultural potentials of the video game industry, reporting that Iran's share in game production is less than five percent, while over 120 trillion rials leave the country annually for expenditures in this field. He emphasized the necessity of increasing investment in the game development industry.