Internet users who listen to podcasts worldwide 2021

Published by Patrick Leu, May 29, 2024
According to a study on podcast consumption in selected countries worldwide in 2021, the United States had the highest rate of internet users listening to podcasts at 40 percent. Podcasts were significantly less popular in China with a penetration rate of 8.7 percent.

Share of internet users who listen to podcasts in selected countries worldwide in 2021

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Statistic: Share of internet users who listen to podcasts in selected countries worldwide in 2021

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Release date

October 2021

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

July 2021

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

among internet users

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Key players

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Podcasts

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United Kingdom

7

Germany

7

France

7

Italy

7

Spain

7

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