11 participants attended GDC 2024

7 different countries of origin represented

82% of participants from underrepresented backgrounds in game development

45% women

18% non-binary individuals

36% men

64% BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)

U.S. representation dropped by nearly 2/3 in 2024, allowing for greater global diversity

Number of countries represented increased from 28 in 2023 to 36 in 2024

Developing country participants increased from 6% in 2023 to 23% in 2024

BIPOC representation increased from 62% in 2023 to 68% in 2024

LGBTQIA+ identification represented 33% of participants

Neurodivergent participants accounted for 23% of the 2024 cohort

Female/Woman representation remained stable at 52% 

Non-binary and other gender identities increased from 6% in 2023 to 15% in 2024