CGTN YouTube Stats
@cgtn · China · Joined Jan 24, 2013
#10 fastest-growing channel worldwide this week
Key stats
- Subscribers
- 7,990,000
- Total views
- 2,573,424,673
- Videos
- 156,000
- Average views per video
- 3,723
- Subscribers gained (last 28 days)
- +810K
- Views gained (last 28 days)
- +42.4M
- Estimated monthly earnings
- $22.7K – $226.9K
Summary
CGTN is a YouTube channel from China, with 7.99 million subscribers, 2.57 billion total views and 156,000 videos as of October 1, 2026.
In the last 28 days it gained 810,000 subscribers and added 42.36 million views.
A typical recent video gets about 3,723 views.
It ranks #947 by subscribers among the 41,625 channels TubeGrade tracks.
Its estimated YouTube ad revenue is $22.7K–$226.9K per month, based on 45.39 million monthly views at $0.50–$5.00 RPM.
At its current pace it would reach 10M subscribers in about 2 months.
CGTN subscriber and view history
| Date | Subscribers | Change | Views | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 7,990,000 | +810K | 2,573,424,673 | +42.4M |
| September 2, 2026 | 7,180,000 | +420K | 2,531,061,561 | +17.2M |
| August 15, 2026 | 6,760,000 | +720K | 2,513,851,911 | +31.2M |
| July 9, 2026 | 6,040,000 | — | 2,482,658,726 | — |
About CGTN
China Global Television Network, or CGTN, is an international media organization launched on December 31, 2016. It aims to provide global audiences with accurate and timely news coverage as well as rich audiovisual services, promoting communication and understanding between China and the world, and enhancing cultural exchanges and mutual trust between China and other countries.
Headquartered in Beijing, CGTN has three production centers, located in Nairobi, Washington D.C. and London, all staffed with international professionals from around the world.
Adhering to the principles of objectivity, rationality and balance in reporting, CGTN endeavors to present information from diverse perspectives.
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CGTN — frequently asked questions
How many subscribers does CGTN have?
CGTN has 7.99 million subscribers (7,990,000) as of October 1, 2026. YouTube rounds public subscriber counts.
How many views does CGTN have?
CGTN has 2,573,424,673 total views across 156,000 videos.
How many subscribers did CGTN gain in the last month?
CGTN gained 810,000 subscribers and added 42.36 million views in the last 28 days, based on TubeGrade's tracking.
How much money does CGTN make per month?
CGTN's estimated YouTube ad revenue is $22.7K–$226.9K per month, from about 45.39 million monthly views at a typical $0.50–$5.00 RPM. It excludes sponsorships, memberships and merchandise.
How much does CGTN make per video?
A typical CGTN video gets about 3,723 views, which is roughly $2–$19 in estimated ad revenue per video.
When did CGTN start their YouTube channel?
CGTN joined YouTube on Jan 24, 2013.
Where is CGTN from?
CGTN's YouTube channel is based in China.
What is CGTN's subscriber rank?
CGTN ranks #947 by subscribers among the 41,625 YouTube channels TubeGrade tracks.
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