Global Audio Streaming Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global audio streaming market size was estimated at USD 43.7 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 115.3 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 17.3% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$43.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$115.3
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
17.3%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global audio streaming market highlights

  • The global audio streaming market generated a revenue of USD 43.7 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 115.3 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 17.3% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, music accounted for a revenue of USD 37.7 million in 2024.
  • Podcast is the most lucrative format segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, Japan is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 43.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 115.3 million
Growth rate17.3% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentMusic
Fastest growing segmentPodcast
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMusic, Podcast, Audiobooks

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 33.0% of the global audio streaming market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Japan is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 5.2 million by 2030.

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Audio Streaming Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Deezer View profile 501-1000 Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe http://www.deezer.com
Spotify View profile 10001+ Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Europe http://www.spotify.com
YouTube View profile 1001-5000 San Bruno, California, United States, North America https://www.youtube.com/
Audible View profile 1001-5000 Newark, New Jersey, United States, North America http://www.audible.com
Tencent Music Entertainment View profile 5001-10000 Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, Asia https://ir.tencentmusic.com/IR-Home
iHeartMedia Inc View profile 10800 20880 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio, TX, United States, 78258 https://www.iheartmedia.com
Pandora A/S View profile 33000 Havneholmen 17-19, Copenhagen, Denmark, DK-1561 https://www.pandoragroup.com
SoundCloud View profile 251-500 Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Europe http://www.soundcloud.com
Apple Inc View profile 161000 One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA, United States, 95014 https://www.apple.com
Amazon.com Inc View profile 1525000 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA, United States, 98109-5210 https://www.amazon.com

Global audio streaming market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to audio streaming market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Music was the largest segment with a revenue share of 86.27% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global audio streaming market based on music, podcast, audiobooks covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Audio Streaming Format Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Music
    • Podcast
    • Audiobooks
    • Others
  • Global Audio Streaming Device Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Smartphone
    • Computer/Laptop
    • Others
  • Global Audio Streaming Platform Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • App-based
    • Web-based
  • Global Audio Streaming Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • On-Demand Streaming
    • Live Streaming

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