$31.7B
Global recorded-music revenue in 2025
The worldwide recorded-music market grew 6.4% in 2025, its eleventh consecutive year of growth.
Source: IFPI Global Music Report 2026, March 18, 2026 ↗Dyme Squad Media Reference
Music Industry & Artist Statistics
Current, sourced figures on the music market, streaming, subscriptions, and artist work. Built for artists, writers, industry partners, and anyone who needs a clear number with context.
Last updated September 17, 2026. Most recent data available from the named sources is shown beside each figure.
The Numbers at a Glance
Music is a global business, but careers are built one audience, one release, and one opportunity at a time. These figures show the scale of the market while keeping the source and scope close to the number.
69.6%
Global recorded-music revenue from streaming
Total streaming revenue surpassed $22 billion globally in 2025.
Source: IFPI Global Music Report 2026, March 18, 2026 ↗837M
Paid subscription accounts worldwide
Paid subscription streaming revenue grew 8.8% in 2025.
Source: IFPI Global Music Report 2026, March 18, 2026 ↗$11.5B
U.S. wholesale recorded-music revenue in 2025
U.S. wholesale annual revenue reached a record high in 2025.
Source: RIAA 2025 Year-End Music Industry Revenue Report, March 16, 2026 ↗52.4%
Global recorded-music revenue from paid subscriptions
Paid subscription streaming was the largest individual revenue format in 2025.
Source: IFPI Global Music Report 2026, March 18, 2026 ↗8.0%
Global physical-format revenue growth in 2025
Physical-format revenue returned to growth, with vinyl revenue up 13.7%.
Source: IFPI Global Music Report 2026, March 18, 2026 ↗17.1%
Recorded-music revenue growth in Latin America
Latin America was the fastest-growing global region in 2025, with streaming accounting for 88.1% of the region’s recorded-music revenue.
Source: IFPI Global Music Report 2026, March 18, 2026 ↗$42.45
Median hourly pay for U.S. musicians and singers
This is the May 2024 median wage reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Earnings vary widely by role, location, and type of work.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Musicians and Singers, August 28, 2025 ↗19,400
Average annual U.S. openings for musicians and singers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects this annual average from 2024 through 2034.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Musicians and Singers, August 28, 2025 ↗How to Read These Figures
Context Matters
Global and U.S. revenue figures measure the recorded-music market, not every dollar an individual artist earns. Career figures describe a broad occupation, not a guaranteed outcome for an individual performer.
That distinction matters. A useful statistic should help someone ask a better question about their next release, rights, audience, or career plan, not offer a shortcut or a guarantee.
Where the Numbers Come From
Each figure is linked to its original publisher. This page uses government and industry-association reporting, and will be refreshed when major source reports update. The stable links on each statistic make it easier to cite a specific figure.
- IFPI Global Music Report 2026, March 18, 2026
- RIAA 2025 Year-End Music Industry Revenue Report, March 16, 2026
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Musicians and Singers, August 28, 2025
Cite This Page
Dyme Squad Media LLC. “Music Industry & Artist Statistics.” Updated September 17, 2026. dymesquadmedia.com/music-industry-statistics.
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