CS2 Player Statistics: Player Count, Country Distribution, and Gender 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.
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?
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.
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 |