The Economist YouTube Stats
@TheEconomist · United Kingdom · Joined Mar 23, 2009
#20 fastest-growing channel in the United Kingdom this week
Key stats
- Subscribers
- 4,180,000
- Total views
- 574,397,743
- Videos
- 1,600
- Average views per video
- 484,900
- Upload frequency
- 3.8 videos a week
- Subscribers gained (last 31 days)
- +60K
- Views gained (last 31 days)
- +20.3M
- Estimated monthly earnings
- $9.8K – $98.1K
Summary
The Economist is a YouTube channel from the United Kingdom, with 4.18 million subscribers, 574.4 million total views and 1,600 videos as of October 1, 2026.
In the last 31 days it gained 60,000 subscribers and added 20.27 million views.
A typical recent video gets about 484,900 views.
It ranks #1,880 by subscribers among the 41,633 channels TubeGrade tracks, and #71 in the United Kingdom.
Its estimated YouTube ad revenue is $9.8K–$98.1K per month, based on 19.61 million monthly views at $0.50–$5.00 RPM.
At its current pace it would reach 5M subscribers in about 14 months.
The Economist subscriber and view history
| Date | Subscribers | Change | Views | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 4,180,000 | +30K | 574,397,743 | +5.6M |
| September 20, 2026 | 4,150,000 | +30K | 568,756,004 | +14.6M |
| August 30, 2026 | 4,120,000 | +130K | 554,130,947 | +25M |
| July 24, 2026 | 3,990,000 | +20K | 529,090,587 | +7.1M |
| June 20, 2026 | 3,970,000 | — | 522,004,253 | — |
About The Economist
The Economist gives authoritative insight and opinion on everything from international news to politics, business, finance, science and technology. Our YouTube channel transforms our rigorous reporting and independent thinking into visual intelligence. With in-depth analysis and a global perspective, The Economist’s videos explain today’s most important news and events, and seek to discern the trends that will shape tomorrow.
Subscribe to The Economist's YouTube channel to be the first to see our latest videos.
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The Economist — frequently asked questions
How many subscribers does The Economist have?
The Economist has 4.18 million subscribers (4,180,000) as of October 1, 2026. YouTube rounds public subscriber counts.
How many views does The Economist have?
The Economist has 574,397,743 total views across 1,600 videos.
How many subscribers did The Economist gain in the last month?
The Economist gained 60,000 subscribers and added 20.27 million views in the last 31 days, based on TubeGrade's tracking.
How much money does The Economist make per month?
The Economist's estimated YouTube ad revenue is $9.8K–$98.1K per month, from about 19.61 million monthly views at a typical $0.50–$5.00 RPM. It excludes sponsorships, memberships and merchandise.
How much does The Economist make per video?
A typical The Economist video gets about 484,900 views, which is roughly $242–$2.4K in estimated ad revenue per video.
When did The Economist start their YouTube channel?
The Economist joined YouTube on Mar 23, 2009.
Where is The Economist from?
The Economist's YouTube channel is based in the United Kingdom.
How often does The Economist upload?
The Economist uploads about 3.8 videos a week, based on its recent videos.
What is The Economist's subscriber rank?
The Economist ranks #1,880 by subscribers among the 41,633 YouTube channels TubeGrade tracks (#71 in the United Kingdom).
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