National Geographic YouTube Stats
@NatGeo · United States · Joined May 7, 2006
Key stats
- Subscribers
- 26,500,000
- Total views
- 7,196,879,339
- Videos
- 11,000
- Average views per video
- 657,535
- Upload frequency
- 1.0 video a day
- Subscribers gained (last 31 days)
- +100K
- Views gained (last 31 days)
- +88.6M
- Estimated monthly earnings
- $42.9K – $428.6K
Summary
National Geographic is a YouTube channel from the United States, with 26.5 million subscribers, 7.2 billion total views and 11,000 videos as of October 1, 2026.
In the last 31 days it gained 100,000 subscribers and added 88.59 million views.
A typical recent video gets about 657,535 views.
It ranks #188 by subscribers among the 41,633 channels TubeGrade tracks, and #73 in the United States.
Its estimated YouTube ad revenue is $42.9K–$428.6K per month, based on 85.73 million monthly views at $0.50–$5.00 RPM.
National Geographic subscriber and view history
| Date | Subscribers | Change | Views | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 26,500,000 | 0 | 7,196,879,339 | +12.5M |
| September 26, 2026 | 26,500,000 | 0 | 7,184,404,018 | +11.2M |
| September 22, 2026 | 26,500,000 | +100K | 7,173,232,217 | +56.7M |
| September 3, 2026 | 26,400,000 | 0 | 7,116,500,246 | +8.2M |
| August 30, 2026 | 26,400,000 | +100K | 7,108,292,918 | +60.9M |
| July 23, 2026 | 26,300,000 | +100K | 7,047,400,709 | +23M |
| June 30, 2026 | 26,200,000 | — | 7,024,359,263 | — |
About National Geographic
Step into wonder and find your inner explorer with National Geographic.
National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Welcome to the National Geographic community, where we bring our stories, images and video to the world in real-time, inviting followers along on our ongoing 138-year journey. Our yellow border is a portal to the world, showcasing all of the wonder and beauty that it has to offer. This page allows our fans to join us while promoting an enriching and supportive climate for our community. Therefore, we do not tolerate words of hate, harassment or disparagement. We reserve the right to remove any posting or other material that we find off-topic, inappropriate or objectionable.
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National Geographic — frequently asked questions
How many subscribers does National Geographic have?
National Geographic has 26.5 million subscribers (26,500,000) as of October 1, 2026. YouTube rounds public subscriber counts.
How many views does National Geographic have?
National Geographic has 7,196,879,339 total views across 11,000 videos.
How many subscribers did National Geographic gain in the last month?
National Geographic gained 100,000 subscribers and added 88.59 million views in the last 31 days, based on TubeGrade's tracking.
How much money does National Geographic make per month?
National Geographic's estimated YouTube ad revenue is $42.9K–$428.6K per month, from about 85.73 million monthly views at a typical $0.50–$5.00 RPM. It excludes sponsorships, memberships and merchandise.
How much does National Geographic make per video?
A typical National Geographic video gets about 657,535 views, which is roughly $329–$3.3K in estimated ad revenue per video.
When did National Geographic start their YouTube channel?
National Geographic joined YouTube on May 7, 2006.
Where is National Geographic from?
National Geographic's YouTube channel is based in the United States.
How often does National Geographic upload?
National Geographic uploads about 1.0 video a day, based on its recent videos.
What is National Geographic's subscriber rank?
National Geographic ranks #188 by subscribers among the 41,633 YouTube channels TubeGrade tracks (#73 in the United States).
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