As of November 2024, the landscape of music streaming continues to evolve, with Spotify remaining at the forefront as the leading platform for music consumption.
With nearly 600 million active users, Spotify’s monthly listeners metric provides a clear picture of which artists are currently capturing the most attention globally.
This statistic counts distinct users who have listened to an artist’s music at least once in the past 28 days, making it a dynamic indicator of popularity.
Top 25 Artists by Monthly Listeners on Spotify
Here’s a detailed look at the 25 artists with the most monthly listeners on Spotify:
| Rank | Artist | Monthly Listeners |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Mars | 124,728,986 |
| 2 | The Weeknd | 120,418,646 |
| 3 | Lady Gaga | 112,961,089 |
| 4 | Billie Eilish | 108,208,585 |
| 5 | Coldplay | 91,510,426 |
| 6 | Taylor Swift | 91,084,739 |
| 7 | Rihanna | 86,788,147 |
| 8 | Ariana Grande | 83,027,205 |
| 9 | Justin Bieber | 81,868,196 |
| 10 | Sabrina Carpenter | 78,547,210 |
| 11 | Eminem | 78,329,000 |
| 12 | Ed Sheeran | 77,350,000 |
| 13 | David Guetta | 75,620,000 |
| 14 | Drake | 75,410,000 |
| 15 | Post Malone | 74,280,000 |
| 16 | Travis Scott | 72,060,000 |
| 17 | Kanye West | 67,620,000 |
| 18 | SZA | 67,550,000 |
| 19 | Bad Bunny | 65,760,000 |
| 20 | Lana Del Rey | 63,050,000 |
| 21 | Maroon 5 | 62,710,000 |
| 22 | KAROL G | 61,870,000 |
| 23 | Lil Peep | 61,450,000 |
| 24 | Tyler The Creator | 60,990,000 |
| 25 | Frank Ocean | 60,510,000 |
Insights into Monthly Listeners
The monthly listeners metric is particularly interesting because it reflects not just an artist’s catalog but also their current relevance and popularity. For instance:
- Bruno Mars has surged to the top position thanks to recent collaborations and hit singles.
- The Weeknd, who previously held the record for the first artist to surpass 100 million monthly listeners, continues to maintain a strong following with his unique blend of R&B and pop.
- Billie Eilish, known for her distinctive sound and style at just 22 years old, remains a dominant force among female artists.
The Dynamics of Streaming Popularity
While monthly listeners provide a snapshot of popularity at any given moment, they can be influenced by several factors:
- Seasonal Trends: Certain artists may experience fluctuations based on seasonal music trends; for example, holiday music often sees spikes during the Christmas season.
- New Releases: Artists often see spikes in their listener counts following the release of new music or significant collaborations.
- Playlist Features: Being included in popular playlists can dramatically increase an artist’s visibility and listener count.
