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CS2 Player Statistics

Have you ever wondered how many people play CS2 worldwide? It is widely known that the release of the game’s second major installment has increased its active player base quite a bit, but is the hype actually as big as it seems? In this article, we’re going to answer that, and explore player demographics, peak activity times, and regional trends.

General Statistics for Counter-Strike 2 in 2024

By tracking how many CS2 players are engaged in the game at different times, we can get some insights into the state of the franchise. As of 2024, Counter-Strike 2 boasts pretty impressive player engagement metrics. It has over 210 million registered accounts and 20 million monthly active users. Peak CS2 concurrent players number is around 1,818,773, with a current average count of 923,454. The top countries by player base are Russia (despite its isolation after launching a full-scale war on Ukraine in 2022) with 15.99%, followed by the USA’s 7.95% and Germany’s 5.26%.

Players are primarily young adults: 48.36% are aged 18–24. On Twitch, CS2 averages 27,000 viewers daily, peaking at 1.28 million. Impressive metrics! It seems that popularity of CS is indeed on the rise.

Metric

Value

Total Registered Users

210 million

Monthly Active Users

20 million

Peak Concurrent Players

1,818,773

Current Concurrent Players

923,454

Top Countries

404 (15.99%), USA (7.95%), Germany (5.26%), Poland (4.99%), Brazil (4.48%)

Age Distribution

18–24 (48.36%), 25–34 (27.11%), 35-44 (13.6%), 45–54 (5.86%), 55–64 (2.9%), 65+ (2.16%)

Gender Distribution

Male (73.59%), Female (26.41%)

Twitch Stats

Average Viewers (27K), Peak Viewers (1.28M), Top Streamer: rraenee

Monthly Average Player Count in CS2

Counter-Strike 2 attracts a massive user base by building on the legacy of its predecessors, known for their quality and competitive gameplay. It tries to appeal to both veterans and newcomers through regular updates, new maps, weapons, and game modes, although we believe you can agree that the updates could have been more frequent and content-heavy.

Monthly Average Player Count in CS2

Statistics for Counter-Strike 2 from July 2023 to June 2024 show a slight decline in peak player numbers. However, a rising CS player count indicates that the game is still going strong after the release hype has died down a bit.

Month

Average

Gain/Loss

Peak

June 2024

947,52

-10,686 (-1.12%)

1,510,840

May 2024

958,207

+27,458 (+2.95%)

1,582,346

April 2024

930,749

+17,256 (+1.89%)

1,534,176

March 2024

913,493

-7,422 (-0.81%)

1,492,619

February 2024

920,915

+10,056 (+1.10%)

1,497,284

January 2024

910,859

+2,594 (+0.29%)

1,484,268

December 2023

908,265

-25,992 (-2.78%)

1,473,235

November 2023

934,257

+43,198 (+4.85%)

1,523,774

October 2023

891,059

+59,524 (+7.16%)

1,448,375

September 2023

831,535

-28,992 (-3.37%)

1,415,282

August 2023

860,527

+44,059 (+5.40%)

1,439,512

July 2023

816,468

+27,309 (+3.46%)

1,393,847

Monthly Average Player Registrations in CS2

Monthly player registration is another important metric in determining the game’s overall health. Even if we know how many people are playing CS2 daily, it offers only a limited picture of the game’s future. If the game’s community is not actively expanding (or at least maintaining its present numbers), the prospects for its future are probably bleak. So, what does the data say?

Monthly Average Player Registrations in CS2

Consistent growth! The game’s accessibility, ease of onboarding for new players, and the quality of the initial user experience seems to keep the registration rate suitably high.

Month

Total Registered Users

Monthly Gain/Loss

Percentage Change

June 2024

210 million

+5 million

+2.44%

May 2024

205 million

+4 million

+2.00%

April 2024

201 million

+3 million

+1.52%

March 2024

198 million

+4 million

+2.06%

February 2024

194 million

+3 million

+1.57%

January 2024

191 million

+4 million

+2.14%

December 2023

187 million

+3 million

+1.63%

November 2023

184 million

+3 million

+1.66%

October 2023

181 million

+2 million

+1.12%

September 2023

179 million

+3 million

+1.71%

August 2023

176 million

+4 million

+2.33%

July 2023

172 million

+3 million

+1.78%

Monthly Average Age of CS2 Players

The average player’s age is less indicative of a game’s health (there are different target demographics after all), but offers interesting insights into the state of its community. A broad appeal can also signify the game’s potential for longevity, although this is not always the case.

Month

18–24 years

25–34 years

35–44 years

45–54 years

55–64 years

65+ years

June 2024

48.36%

27.11%

13.6%

5.86%

2.9%

2.16%

May 2024

48.40%

27.09%

13.59%

5.85%

2.91%

2.16%

April 2024

48.35%

27.13%

13.58%

5.84%

2.9%

2.2%

March 2024

48.37%

27.1%

13.6%

5.87%

2.89%

2.17%

February 2024

48.39%

27.12%

13.61%

5.86%

2.88%

2.14%

January 2024

48.34%

27.11%

13.62%

5.85%

2.9%

2.18%

December 2023

48.32%

27.13%

13.59%

5.86%

2.91%

2.19%

November 2023

48.38%

27.1%

13.6%

5.88%

2.89%

2.15%

October 2023

48.35%

27.09%

13.58%

5.87%

2.92%

2.19%

September 2023

48.31%

27.14%

13.6%

5.85%

2.9%

2.2%

August 2023

48.33%

27.13%

13.61%

5.88%

2.89%

2.16%

July 2023

48.36%

27.12%

13.62%

5.87%

2.91%

2.17%

This wide age range means that CS2 remains relevant across different generations, which is quite promising! Having a diverse community also helps foster intergenerational interactions, where gamers of various ages can learn from each other.

Monthly Average Hours Played per Player in CS2

From July 2023 to June 2024, CS2 players averaged 21.8 to 26.7 hours online per month. High average playtime indicates that they find the game enjoyable and are willing to invest significant time into it, which is another positive sign for CS2.

Monthly Average Hours Played per Player in CS2

From July 2023 to June 2024, CS2 players were online 21.8 to 26.7 hours per month. The fluctuations are likely caused by updates, events, and seasonal trends.

Month

Average Hours per Player

June 2024

25.4

May 2024

26.7

April 2024

24.9

March 2024

24.3

February 2024

25.1

January 2024

24.8

December 2023

23.5

November 2023

26.0

October 2023

22.7

September 2023

21.8

August 2023

23.1

July 2023

22.5

CS2 Online stats

In Game
497 315
24h Peak
1 269 659
All Time Peak
1 802 853

Players in game

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