BBC News Africa YouTube Stats
@BBCAfrica · United Kingdom · Joined Apr 28, 2009
#79 fastest-growing channel in the United Kingdom this week
Key stats
- Subscribers
- 1,960,000
- Total views
- 414,913,009
- Videos
- 2,000
- Average views per video
- 62,840
- Upload frequency
- 1.2 videos a day
- Subscribers gained (last 41 days)
- +20K
- Views gained (last 41 days)
- +9.3M
- Estimated monthly earnings
- $3.4K – $34K
Summary
BBC News Africa is a YouTube channel from the United Kingdom, with 1.96 million subscribers, 414.91 million total views and 2,000 videos as of October 1, 2026.
In the last 41 days it gained 20,000 subscribers and added 9.3 million views.
A typical recent video gets about 62,840 views.
It ranks #3,561 by subscribers among the 41,633 channels TubeGrade tracks, and #168 in the United Kingdom.
Its estimated YouTube ad revenue is $3.4K–$34K per month, based on 6.8 million monthly views at $0.50–$5.00 RPM.
At its current pace it would reach 2M subscribers in about 3 months.
BBC News Africa subscriber and view history
| Date | Subscribers | Change | Views | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 1,960,000 | 0 | 414,913,009 | +958K |
| September 26, 2026 | 1,960,000 | +20K | 413,955,005 | +8.3M |
| August 20, 2026 | 1,940,000 | — | 405,617,331 | — |
About BBC News Africa
BBC Africa draws on its extensive network of journalists to deliver the biggest stories from across the continent and its diaspora. From culture and entertainment, to politics, business and sport, these are African stories brought to you by the world's most trusted news source.
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BBC News Africa — frequently asked questions
How many subscribers does BBC News Africa have?
BBC News Africa has 1.96 million subscribers (1,960,000) as of October 1, 2026. YouTube rounds public subscriber counts.
How many views does BBC News Africa have?
BBC News Africa has 414,913,009 total views across 2,000 videos.
How many subscribers did BBC News Africa gain in the last month?
BBC News Africa gained 20,000 subscribers and added 9.3 million views in the last 41 days, based on TubeGrade's tracking.
How much money does BBC News Africa make per month?
BBC News Africa's estimated YouTube ad revenue is $3.4K–$34K per month, from about 6.8 million monthly views at a typical $0.50–$5.00 RPM. It excludes sponsorships, memberships and merchandise.
How much does BBC News Africa make per video?
A typical BBC News Africa video gets about 62,840 views, which is roughly $31–$314 in estimated ad revenue per video.
When did BBC News Africa start their YouTube channel?
BBC News Africa joined YouTube on Apr 28, 2009.
Where is BBC News Africa from?
BBC News Africa's YouTube channel is based in the United Kingdom.
How often does BBC News Africa upload?
BBC News Africa uploads about 1.2 videos a day, based on its recent videos.
What is BBC News Africa's subscriber rank?
BBC News Africa ranks #3,561 by subscribers among the 41,633 YouTube channels TubeGrade tracks (#168 in the United Kingdom).
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