Podcast listenership is still growing strong in most major countries, although increases will be more modest in the highly penetrated English-language markets. North America remains the center of the podcasting world, but Latin America and China will have more listeners soon.

Key Question: How many people will listen to podcasts this year in 14 major markets around the world, and where will listener growth be the fastest in the coming years?

KEY STAT: North America has the most podcast listeners in the world for now, but in 2025 it will be eclipsed by Latin America, and by 2027 China will have more listeners than any other country or region.