Radio reach weekly in the UK 2011-2024

A study on the weekly radio reach in the United Kingdom (UK) from the first quarter of 2011 to the third quarter of 2024 showed that the number of weekly radio listeners has generally increased over the years, despite minor quarterly fluctuations. Weekly radio reach in the observed period remained in a reach ranging between 46.6 million and 50.9 million individuals, which is the most recent registered figure from the third quarter of 2024.

Radio reach weekly in the United Kingdom from the 1st quarter of 2011 to the 3rd quarter of 2024 (in million individuals)

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Release date

October 2024

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

Q1 2011 to Q3 2024*

Number of respondents

count varied by quarter; overall adult sample was about 110,000 annually

Age group

15 years and older

Special properties

participants in the survey were asked to complete a listening diary for one week**

Supplementary notes

*Time spans of the quarters roughly:
Q1: December 31 to March 31
Q2: April 1 to June 23.
Q3: June 24 to September 15
Q4: September 17 to December 16
Information about earlier quarters was not provided by the source.
**Additional information regarding survey methodology is here.
Figures have been rounded.

Data from before 2024 come from previous reports. Also note that all figures from Q3 2021 have been calculated using a modified survey methodology and this should be considered when making comparisons against historical data.

The source also states as follows: "Please note that in accordance with the annual population update, in Q2 2024 the UK population (adults 15+) is estimated to have increased by 1.3 million adults to 57.6 million" adults.

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