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Global music streams reach historic milestone of over 5 trillion in single year 2025
The global music industry reached a new single-year record of 5.1 trillion streams in 2025, up 9.6% from the previous year. This surpasses the previous record set in 2024.
The global music industry set a new single-year record in 2025, reaching 5.1 trillion streams, a 9.6% increase from the previous year, which held the previous record. This marks a significant milestone for the industry's growth and streaming culture. The achievement is attributed to the rise of platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and TikTok, which have played a major role in shaping the music consumption landscape.
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