Middle East & Africa Podcasting Market Size & Outlook

The podcasting market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 7,992.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 34% is expected of Middle East & Africa podcasting market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$1,378.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$7,992.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
34%
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Middle East & Africa podcasting market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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MEA podcasting market highlights

  • The MEA podcasting market generated a revenue of USD 1,378.8 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 34% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, news & politics was the largest revenue generating genre in 2024.
  • Sports is the most lucrative genre segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 1,378.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 7,992.5 million
Growth rate34% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentNews & politics
Fastest growing segmentSports
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationNews & Politics, Society & culture, Comedy, Sports


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 4.5% of the global podcasting market in 2024.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Latin America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 22,522.0 million by 2030.

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Podcasting Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
TuneIn View profile 251-500 San Francisco, California, United States, North America http://tunein.com
Pandora View profile 10001+ Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Europe https://www.pandoragroup.com
Spotify View profile 10001+ Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Europe http://www.spotify.com
Stitcher View profile 11-50 San Francisco, California, United States, North America https://www.stitcher.com/
Megaphone (formerly Panoply Media) View profile 51-100 Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North America http://www.megaphone.fm/
iHeartMedia Inc View profile 10800 20880 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio, TX, United States, 78258 https://www.iheartmedia.com
SoundCloud View profile 251-500 Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Europe http://www.soundcloud.com
Audacy Inc View profile 4870 2400 Market Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19103 https://www.audacyinc.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

Middle East & Africa podcasting 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 podcasting market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


News & politics was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.44% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa podcasting market based on news & politics, society & culture, comedy, sports covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


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