{"id":3163,"date":"2025-05-07T18:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T18:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/?p=3163"},"modified":"2025-09-23T04:33:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T04:33:31","slug":"podcast-listeners-stats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/podcast-listeners-stats\/","title":{"rendered":"57 New Podcast Listeners Stats To Know In 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The podcasting world has exploded in recent years, with over 500 million people now tuning in globally and more joining every single day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, by the end of 2025, that number is expected to climb even higher as podcasts continue to shape how we learn, relax, and stay informed on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But those are just the headlines. The real story lies in the numbers behind how people listen, who\u2019s tuning in, where they\u2019re listening from, and what keeps them coming back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019re diving deep into the latest podcast listeners stats to reveal just how far this industry has come\u2014and where it\u2019s heading next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Must-Know-Podcast-Listeners-Stats-for-2025.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: 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srcset=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Must-Know-Podcast-Listeners-Stats-for-2025.png 1000w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Must-Know-Podcast-Listeners-Stats-for-2025-166x300.png 166w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Must-Know-Podcast-Listeners-Stats-for-2025-565x1024.png 565w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Must-Know-Podcast-Listeners-Stats-for-2025-768x1392.png 768w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Must-Know-Podcast-Listeners-Stats-for-2025-848x1536.png 848w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Must-Know Podcast Listeners Stats for 2025\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Must-Know Podcast Listeners Stats for 2025<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Must-Know Podcast Listeners Stats for 2025\" class=\"wp-image-3165\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Must-Know Podcast Listeners Stats for 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Must-Know Podcast Listeners Stats for 2025\" class=\"wp-image-3165\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Must-Know Podcast Listeners Stats for 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Podcast Listeners Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/podcast-stats\/\">Podcasting<\/a> has become one of the fastest-growing forms of media in the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 460 million people now listen to podcasts globally, and that number continues to rise each year as more people discover how easy and enjoyable it is to tune in anytime, anywhere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether for learning, entertainment, or relaxation, podcasts are now a regular part of everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the general podcast listeners stats you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Global podcast listenership reached<a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/podcast-stats\"> 546.7 million<\/a> in 2024, up from 464.7 million in 2023, marking an 8.6% year-over-year growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Number-of-podcast-listeners-worldwide.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;888&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;464&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: 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https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Number-of-podcast-listeners-worldwide-768x401.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Number of podcast listeners worldwide\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/podcast-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Number of podcast listeners worldwide<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Number of podcast listeners worldwide\" class=\"wp-image-3166\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/podcast-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Number of podcast listeners worldwide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Number of podcast listeners worldwide\" class=\"wp-image-3166\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/podcast-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Number of podcast listeners worldwide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. In the United States,<a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/podcast-stats\"> 158 million<\/a> people (55% of those aged 12 and older) are monthly podcast listeners, setting a new record high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Millennials and Gen Z comprise<a href=\"https:\/\/www.podcastlaunchstrategy.com\/blog\/podcast-listener-demographics-2024-age-gender-trends\"> 61.6%<\/a> of U.S. podcast listeners, highlighting the medium&#8217;s strong appeal among younger audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. The average podcast listener spends approximately<a href=\"https:\/\/podcastatistics.com\/\"> 7 hours<\/a> per week listening to podcasts, indicating deep engagement with the content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. About<a href=\"https:\/\/podcastingcareers.com\/tips\/podcast-statistics\"> 59%<\/a> of listeners consume podcasts while doing something else, such as driving, cleaning, or exercising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/prioridata.com\/data\/podcast-statistics\">40%<\/a> of listeners discover new podcasts through in-app search functions, with friends, family, and <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/google-search-stats\/\">internet searches<\/a> also being popular methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-people-discover-podcasts.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;655&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;397&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;dialogLabel&quot;: &quot;Enlarged image&quot;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\" data-wp-interactive class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"397\" data-wp-effect--setStylesOnResize=\"effects.core.image.setStylesOnResize\" data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-init=\"effects.core.image.initOriginImage\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"actions.core.image.handleLoad\" src=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-people-discover-podcasts.png\" alt=\"How people discover podcasts\" class=\"wp-image-3167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-people-discover-podcasts.png 655w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-people-discover-podcasts-300x182.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: How people discover podcasts\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/startupbonsai.com\/podcasting-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>How people discover podcasts<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n       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data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"How people discover podcasts\" class=\"wp-image-3167\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/startupbonsai.com\/podcasting-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>How people discover podcasts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"How people discover podcasts\" class=\"wp-image-3167\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/startupbonsai.com\/podcasting-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>How people discover podcasts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>7. There are more than<a href=\"https:\/\/wiredclip.com\/podcast-statistics\/\"> 4.2 million<\/a> podcasts available worldwide, containing a wide variety of topics and formats to cater to diverse listener interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Approximately<a href=\"https:\/\/seosandwitch.com\/podcast-stats\"> 74%<\/a> of listeners tune in to podcasts to learn something new, while 71% listen to be entertained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Smartphones are the go-to device for podcast listening, with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/blog\/podcast-statistics\"> 73%<\/a> of Americans using their <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/smartphone-usage-stats\/\">mobile phones<\/a> to access podcast content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. According to Keywords Everywhere, podcast platforms like Spotify receive approximately 30.8 million <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/6-best-keyword-volume-checkers\/\">organic search visits<\/a> each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Keywords-Everywhere-data-1.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;702&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;441&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: 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\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Keywords Everywhere data\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keywords Everywhere data<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Keywords Everywhere data\" class=\"wp-image-3168\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keywords Everywhere data<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Keywords Everywhere data\" class=\"wp-image-3168\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keywords Everywhere data<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Total Podcast Listener Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 2025, more than 500 million people around the world are listening to podcasts. In the U.S. alone, over 130 million are monthly listeners, and that number keeps climbing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These figures show just how far podcasting has come\u2014from a niche hobby to a mainstream media giant reaching every corner of the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we\u2019re sharing the most important total podcast listeners stats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. As of 2025, an estimated<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edisonresearch.com\/the-podcast-consumer-2024-by-edison-research\/\"> 158 million<\/a> people in the United States listened to a podcast in the last month, marking an increase from 135 million monthly podcast listeners in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Monthly-podcast-consumption.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;700&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: 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300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Monthly podcast consumption\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insideradio.com\/free\/a-landmark-year-for-podcasting-as-majority-of-americans-listen-monthly\/article_e76a136b-c5da-4c78-99be-b2309860ba9c.html\">Source<\/a><br>Monthly podcast consumption<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            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src=\"\" alt=\"Monthly podcast consumption\" class=\"wp-image-3169\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insideradio.com\/free\/a-landmark-year-for-podcasting-as-majority-of-americans-listen-monthly\/article_e76a136b-c5da-4c78-99be-b2309860ba9c.html\">Source<\/a><br>Monthly podcast consumption<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Monthly podcast consumption\" class=\"wp-image-3169\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insideradio.com\/free\/a-landmark-year-for-podcasting-as-majority-of-americans-listen-monthly\/article_e76a136b-c5da-4c78-99be-b2309860ba9c.html\">Source<\/a><br>Monthly podcast consumption<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>12. This means that<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edisonresearch.com\/the-podcast-consumer-2024-by-edison-research\/\"> 55%<\/a> of Americans aged 12 and older are now monthly podcast listeners, representing an all-time high share to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13. Globally, the number of podcast listeners reached<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sci-tech-today.com\/stats\/podcast-statistics\"> 584.1 million<\/a> in 2025, up from 546.7 million in 2024, indicating a 6.84% year-over-year increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14. According to Insider Intelligence, the number of global podcast listeners is expected to reach<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emarketer.com\/content\/global-podcast-listeners-forecast-2023\"> 619.2 million<\/a> by 2026, continuing the steady rise seen over the past few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15. In the United States,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edisonresearch.com\/the-infinite-dial-2025\/\"> 70%<\/a> of individuals aged 12+ have listened to a podcast at some point, showcasing the medium&#8217;s widespread reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Percentage-of-people-listening-to-podcast.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;1024&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;565&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: 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https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Percentage-of-people-listening-to-podcast-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Percentage-of-people-listening-to-podcast-768x424.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Percentage of people listening to podcast\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/listening\/podcast-industry-stats\/\">Source<\/a><br>Percentage of people listening to podcast<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Percentage of people listening to podcast\" class=\"wp-image-3170\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/listening\/podcast-industry-stats\/\">Source<\/a><br>Percentage of people listening to podcast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Percentage of people listening to podcast\" class=\"wp-image-3170\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/listening\/podcast-industry-stats\/\">Source<\/a><br>Percentage of people listening to podcast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>16. While the United States and Canada currently lead the podcasting space with the highest listener counts, emerging markets like China and Latin America are quickly catching up \u2014 and are<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emarketer.com\/content\/global-podcast-listeners-forecast-2023\"> predicted<\/a> to surpass North America in listener numbers between 2025 and 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Listeners Demographics Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Podcast listeners come from all walks of life. Nearly half are between 12 and 34 years old, while around 45% are from non-white backgrounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gender gap is shrinking too, with more women becoming regular listeners each year. This wide range shows how podcasting is reaching far beyond early adopters and tech fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the podcast listeners stats highlighting who is listening and how diverse the audience has become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17. In the United States,<a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/podcast-statistics\"> 59%<\/a> of individuals aged 12\u201334 listened to a podcast in the past month, making this age group the largest segment of podcast consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18. <a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/podcast-statistics\">55%<\/a> of U.S. listeners aged 35\u201354 reported monthly podcast consumption in 2024. Among U.S. listeners over the age of 55, 27% are monthly podcast consumers, indicating growing adoption among older demographics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19. As of 2024,<a href=\"https:\/\/bloggingwizard.com\/podcasting-statistics\/\"> 51%<\/a> of U.S. podcast listeners are male, while 49% are female. This shows a near-equal gender split among podcast listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Podcast-listeners-by-gender.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;649&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;400&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;dialogLabel&quot;: &quot;Enlarged image&quot;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\" data-wp-interactive class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"400\" data-wp-effect--setStylesOnResize=\"effects.core.image.setStylesOnResize\" data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-init=\"effects.core.image.initOriginImage\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"actions.core.image.handleLoad\" src=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Podcast-listeners-by-gender.png\" alt=\"Podcast listeners by gender\" class=\"wp-image-3171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Podcast-listeners-by-gender.png 649w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Podcast-listeners-by-gender-300x185.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Podcast listeners by gender\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bloggingwizard.com\/podcasting-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Podcast listeners by gender<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Podcast listeners by gender\" class=\"wp-image-3171\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bloggingwizard.com\/podcasting-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Podcast listeners by gender<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Podcast listeners by gender\" class=\"wp-image-3171\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bloggingwizard.com\/podcasting-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Podcast listeners by gender<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>20. In 2024,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edisonresearch.com\/the-podcast-consumer-2024-by-edison-research\"> 48%<\/a> of Black Americans and 43% of Latino Americans in the U.S. reported listening to podcasts monthly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21. Podcast audiences tend to be well-educated; over<a href=\"https:\/\/www.podcastlaunchstrategy.com\/blog\/podcast-listener-demographics-2024-age-gender-trends\"> 66%<\/a> have a college degree, with 28% holding a university degree. Specifically, in the U.S., 49% of monthly podcast listeners are college graduates, compared to 44% of the general population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22. Affluence correlates with podcast listenership;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edisonresearch.com\/the-podcast-consumer-2024-by-edison-research\"> 56%<\/a> of monthly podcast listeners in the U.S. have an annual household income exceeding $75,000, compared to 48% of the general U.S. population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.podcastlaunchstrategy.com\/blog\/podcast-listener-demographics-2024-age-gender-trends\/\">17%<\/a> of full-time working podcast listeners earn between $100,000 and $150,000 annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: 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alt=\"Household income of podcast listeners\" class=\"wp-image-3172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Household-income-of-podcast-listeners.png 790w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Household-income-of-podcast-listeners-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Household-income-of-podcast-listeners-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Household income of podcast listeners\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingprofs.com\/charts\/2023\/48977\/podcast-audience-demographic-trends-for-2023\">Source<\/a><br>Household income of podcast listeners<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            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 <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Household income of podcast listeners\" class=\"wp-image-3172\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingprofs.com\/charts\/2023\/48977\/podcast-audience-demographic-trends-for-2023\">Source<\/a><br>Household income of podcast listeners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Household income of podcast listeners\" class=\"wp-image-3172\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingprofs.com\/charts\/2023\/48977\/podcast-audience-demographic-trends-for-2023\">Source<\/a><br>Household income of podcast listeners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Listening Frequency Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Listening to podcasts has become a regular habit for many people. Nearly 80% of listeners in the U.S. say they tune in weekly, and the average person listens to more than eight episodes per week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether daily or several times a week, podcasts have found a steady place in people\u2019s routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the podcast listeners stats that show how often people are pressing play and building it into their everyday lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24. Approximately<a href=\"https:\/\/mefmobile.org\/80-podcasting-statistics-you-must-know-in-2024-complete-roundup\"> 42%<\/a> of podcast listeners tune in to their favorite shows weekly, while 21% listen daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25. On average, podcast listeners consume about<a href=\"https:\/\/riverside.fm\/blog\/podcast-statistics\"> 8.3 episodes<\/a> per week, reflecting the medium&#8217;s ability to capture and retain audience attention over multiple sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Number-of-podcast-episodes-listened-to-in-a-week.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;1024&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: 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https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Number-of-podcast-episodes-listened-to-in-a-week-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Number-of-podcast-episodes-listened-to-in-a-week-768x429.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Number of podcast episodes listened to in a week\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/listening\/podcast-industry-stats\/\">Source<\/a><br>Number of podcast episodes listened to in a week<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Number of podcast episodes listened to in a week\" class=\"wp-image-3173\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/listening\/podcast-industry-stats\/\">Source<\/a><br>Number of podcast episodes listened to in a week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Number of podcast episodes listened to in a week\" class=\"wp-image-3173\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/listening\/podcast-industry-stats\/\">Source<\/a><br>Number of podcast episodes listened to in a week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>26. In the United States,<a href=\"https:\/\/riverside.fm\/blog\/podcast-statistics\"> 34%<\/a> of adults listen to podcasts weekly, and 23% spend over 10 hours listening each week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27. Among U.S. podcast listeners,<a href=\"https:\/\/info.tritondigital.com\/hubfs\/2024%20U.S.%20Podcast%20Report.pdf\"> 41%<\/a> are considered heavy listeners, having started listening within the past year, while 30% have been listening for 2\u20133 years, and 29% for over 4 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28. In India, podcast consumption peaks on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mahesh.com\/media\/is-podcasting-gaining-traction-in-india-finally\"> Fridays<\/a>, with most people listening in the morning and evening during their commutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29. According to a survey by YouGov,<a href=\"https:\/\/business.yougov.com\/content\/45191-what-situations-do-americans-listen-podcasts\"> 14%<\/a> of dedicated podcast fans say they listen to their favorite shows at least once a day or even more frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30. In the broader entertainment landscape, listening to audio content like podcasts ranks as the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingcharts.com\/industries\/media-and-entertainment-231730\"> sixth<\/a> most popular activity among U.S. adults, coming right after playing <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/number-of-gamers-stats\/\">video games<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Listening-podcast-is-the-sixth-most-entertaining-activity.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: 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srcset=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Listening-podcast-is-the-sixth-most-entertaining-activity.png 1117w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Listening-podcast-is-the-sixth-most-entertaining-activity-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Listening-podcast-is-the-sixth-most-entertaining-activity-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Listening-podcast-is-the-sixth-most-entertaining-activity-768x421.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1117px) 100vw, 1117px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Listening podcast is the sixth most entertaining activity\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingcharts.com\/industries\/media-and-entertainment-231730\">Source<\/a><br>Listening podcast is the sixth most entertaining activity<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Listening podcast is the sixth most entertaining activity\" class=\"wp-image-3174\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingcharts.com\/industries\/media-and-entertainment-231730\">Source<\/a><br>Listening podcast is the sixth most entertaining activity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Listening podcast is the sixth most entertaining activity\" class=\"wp-image-3174\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingcharts.com\/industries\/media-and-entertainment-231730\">Source<\/a><br>Listening podcast is the sixth most entertaining activity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Listening Location Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Podcasts follow people through their entire day. About 60% of listeners tune in at home, 30% in the car, and another 20% while walking or working out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This flexibility makes podcasting different from other forms of media\u2014you can take it anywhere and fit it into whatever you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the podcast listening location stats that reveal where people are most likely to tune in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/blog\/podcast-statistics\">49%<\/a> of podcast listening in the United States occurs at home, making it the most common location for consuming podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>32. About<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/blog\/podcast-statistics\"> 28%<\/a> of U.S. adults listen to podcasts while driving, stressing the popularity of podcasts as a companion during commutes and travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33. In the United States,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/blog\/podcast-statistics\"> 73%<\/a> of podcast listeners use their <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/mobile-internet-traffic-stats\/\">smartphones<\/a> to access content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34. Only<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/blog\/podcast-statistics\"> 13%<\/a> of Americans listen to podcasts on a desktop or laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>35. Globally,<a href=\"https:\/\/podcastatistics.com\/\"> 86.1%<\/a> of people prefer to listen to podcasts on mobile devices, showing the universal trend towards mobile consumption of audio content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Devices-that-people-prefer-to-listen-to-podcasts.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;1313&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;703&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: 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https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Devices-that-people-prefer-to-listen-to-podcasts-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Devices-that-people-prefer-to-listen-to-podcasts-1024x548.png 1024w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Devices-that-people-prefer-to-listen-to-podcasts-768x411.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1313px) 100vw, 1313px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Devices that people prefer to listen to podcasts\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcastatistics.com\/\">Source<\/a><br>Devices that people prefer to listen to podcasts<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Devices that people prefer to listen to podcasts\" class=\"wp-image-3175\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcastatistics.com\/\">Source<\/a><br>Devices that people prefer to listen to podcasts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Devices that people prefer to listen to podcasts\" class=\"wp-image-3175\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcastatistics.com\/\">Source<\/a><br>Devices that people prefer to listen to podcasts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>36. Women are most likely to listen to podcasts while cooking or baking, with<a href=\"https:\/\/riverside.fm\/blog\/podcast-statistics\"> 35%<\/a> saying it&#8217;s their preferred time to tune in, while 32% of men say they usually listen while playing sports or working out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Podcast Listening Method Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smartphones are still the top way people listen to podcasts, with nearly 70% using mobile devices and popular apps like Spotify or Apple Podcasts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, more listeners are using smart speakers and car systems, showing how podcast access is expanding across different technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the common podcast listeners stats explaining how people listen and what tools they rely on most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>37. <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/iphone-android-users-stats\/\">Apple iPhones<\/a> are the leading podcast listening devices, accounting for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/listening\/podcast-industry-stats\"> 64.9%<\/a> of usage, followed by Android phones at 22.8%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>38. Apple Podcasts is the number one podcast listening app, capturing<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/listening\/podcast-industry-stats\"> 37.5%<\/a> of the market, with Spotify closely following at 33.2%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>39. As of April 2025, Apple Podcasts leads as the most popular platform for audio-only podcasts with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/stats\">37.7%<\/a> of listeners, followed closely by Spotify at 31.4%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/List-of-most-popular-podcast-platforms-2025.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;663&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;499&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;dialogLabel&quot;: &quot;Enlarged image&quot;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\" data-wp-interactive class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"499\" data-wp-effect--setStylesOnResize=\"effects.core.image.setStylesOnResize\" data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-init=\"effects.core.image.initOriginImage\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"actions.core.image.handleLoad\" src=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/List-of-most-popular-podcast-platforms-2025.png\" alt=\"List of most popular podcast platforms 2025\" class=\"wp-image-3176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/List-of-most-popular-podcast-platforms-2025.png 663w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/List-of-most-popular-podcast-platforms-2025-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: List of most popular podcast platforms 2025\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/stats\">Source<\/a><br>List of most popular podcast platforms 2025<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"List of most popular podcast platforms 2025\" class=\"wp-image-3176\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/stats\">Source<\/a><br>List of most popular podcast platforms 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"List of most popular podcast platforms 2025\" class=\"wp-image-3176\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/stats\">Source<\/a><br>List of most popular podcast platforms 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>40. When<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westwoodone.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/08\/youtubes-growth-as-a-podcast-power-player-revealed-in-cumulus-media-and-signal-hill-insights-podcast-download-spring-2024-report\/\"> video podcasts<\/a> are included, YouTube takes the top spot with 31% of users, while Spotify comes next at 21% and Apple drops to 12%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>41. On average, about<a href=\"https:\/\/riverside.fm\/blog\/podcast-statistics\"> 70%<\/a> of people choose to listen to podcasts using their mobile or tablet. Interestingly, this number jumps to 88% among Apple Podcasts users, while it drops to just 54% for those who prefer listening through <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-youtube-channel\/\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>42. Desktop and laptop usage for podcast listening remains relatively low, with only<a href=\"https:\/\/joingenius.com\/statistics\/podcast-statistics\/\"> 12%<\/a> of listeners using these devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Most-used-devices-for-podcast-consumption.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;622&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;299&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: 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href=\"https:\/\/joingenius.com\/statistics\/podcast-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Most used devices for podcast consumption<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            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class=\"wp-image-3177\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joingenius.com\/statistics\/podcast-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Most used devices for podcast consumption<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Most used devices for podcast consumption\" class=\"wp-image-3177\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joingenius.com\/statistics\/podcast-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Most used devices for podcast consumption<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Discovery Source Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the right podcast can come from many places.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 30% of people say they rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/user-generated-content-stats\/\">recommendations from friends or family<\/a>, while others find new shows through <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/social-media-stats.html\">social media<\/a>, podcast platforms, and guest appearances on other podcasts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discovery is a key part of how the podcast world keeps growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the podcast discovery source stats that show how people find new podcasts and what drives listenership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>43. <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/how-to-do-youtube-keyword-research\/\">YouTube<\/a> has now become the leading platform for podcast discovery, with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quillpodcasting.com\/blog-posts\/podcast-stats-and-facts-2024\"> 48%<\/a> of listeners finding new podcasts there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>44. Search engines play a big part, with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/blog\/podcast-statistics\"> 30%<\/a> of new podcast listeners using them to find shows. This highlights the <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/what-is-seo-search-engine-optimization-explained\/\">importance of SEO<\/a> in podcast discoverability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Where-listeners-find-new-podcasts.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;1109&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;619&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;dialogLabel&quot;: 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src=\"\" alt=\"Where listeners find new podcasts\" class=\"wp-image-3178\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/blog\/podcast-statistics\">Source<\/a><br>Where listeners find new podcasts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Where listeners find new podcasts\" class=\"wp-image-3178\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/blog\/podcast-statistics\">Source<\/a><br>Where listeners find new podcasts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>45. <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/word-of-mouth-stats\/\">Word-of-mouth<\/a> continues to play a vital role, as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/blog\/podcast-statistics\"> 19%<\/a> of listeners rely on recommendations from friends and family to discover new podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>46. <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/social-media-marketing-stats\/\">Social media platforms<\/a> contribute to discovery, with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/blog\/podcast-statistics\"> 17%<\/a> of listeners finding new podcasts through these channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>47. Host recommendations influence<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/blog\/podcast-statistics\"> 6%<\/a> of listeners, indicating that endorsements within podcasts can sway audience choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>48. <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/podcast-ad-stats\/\">Advertisements on other audio programs<\/a> lead<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/blog\/podcast-statistics\"> 7%<\/a> of listeners to new podcasts, showcasing the effectiveness of cross-promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Reasons People Listen to Podcasts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People listen to podcasts for more than just entertainment. About 74% of listeners say they want to learn something new, while 71% say they\u2019re in it for fun. Others use podcasts to relax, get inspired, or feel less alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The emotional connection listeners have with podcasts is one of the reasons this format is so powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the main reasons people listen to podcasts and what they hope to get from the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>49. A big<a href=\"https:\/\/truelist.co\/blog\/podcast-statistics\/\"> 74%<\/a> of podcast listeners tune in to acquire new knowledge or skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50. Entertainment remains a primary motivator, with<a href=\"https:\/\/truelist.co\/blog\/podcast-statistics\/\"> 71%<\/a> of listeners enjoying podcasts for fun and amusement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>51. <a href=\"https:\/\/truelist.co\/blog\/podcast-statistics\/\">60%<\/a> of podcast enthusiasts listen to stay informed about current events and trending topics, indicating the medium&#8217;s role in news consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: 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