Europe Audiobooks Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The audiobooks market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 5,971.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 28.3% is expected of Europe audiobooks market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,043.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$5,971.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
28.3%
Report Coverage
Europe

Europe audiobooks market highlights

  • The Europe audiobooks market generated a revenue of USD 1,043.6 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, fiction was the largest revenue generating category in 2023.
  • Non-fiction is the most lucrative category segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, UK is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,043.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 5,971.7 million
Growth rate28.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentFiction
Fastest growing segmentNon-fiction
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFiction, Non-fiction
Key market players worldwideAmazon.com Inc, Apple Inc, Alphabet Inc Class A, Rakuten Group Inc, Storytel AB Class B, Audible, BarnesandNoble.com, Downpour, Playster, W.F.Howes

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 15.3% of the global audiobooks market in 2023.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • MEA is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,230.1 million by 2030.

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Europe audiobooks market outlook

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Fiction was the largest segment with a revenue share of 64.14% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe audiobooks market based on fiction, non-fiction covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Europe Audiobooks Category Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Fiction
    • Non-fiction
  • Europe Audiobooks Target Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Kids
    • Adult
  • Europe Audiobooks Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • One-time download
    • Subscription-based
  • Europe Audiobooks Preferred Devices Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Smartphones
    • Laptops & Tablets
    • Personal Digital Assistants
    • Others
  • Europe Audiobooks Genre Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • New & Politics
    • Socitey & Culture
    • Comedy
    • Sports
    • Others

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