Apple Music pays $2.90 per 1,000 paid streams (Dec 2025).
$2.90RPM
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Paid rates are +16.1% year-over-year, ranking 43 of 58 countries. The Africa regional average is $2.04 per 1,000 streams. 100% of streams are paid, which is +0% vs the global average. Short-term momentum is rising while the 12-month trend is falling.
Regional average: $2.04
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6 streaming platforms operate in South Africa. Apple Music ranks #2 of 3 for paid streams at $2.90 per 1,000 (+16.1% year-over-year).
| Service | Paid RPM | Free RPM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube (Music & Art Tracks) | $3.93 | — | +39.4% |
| Apple MusicViewing | $2.90 | — | +16.1% |
| Spotify | $1.94 | $0.09 | +18.6% |
| YouTube (Content ID) | — | $0.94 | — |
| Meta | — | $0.02 | — |
| TikTok | — | $0.00 | — |
The Africa average is $2.04 per 1,000 paid streams across 3 countries. South Africa is 42% above the regional average. Rates are +16.1% year-over-year. Peers in this region range from $0.42 to $2.90 per 1,000 streams.
Region: Africa
RPM peaked at $26.19 in Feb 2024 and currently sits at $3.47. The 12-month rolling average is $2.95.
South Africa ranks #43 of 58 for paid streams. The 12-month rolling average is $2.95. Volatility is 159% relative to the mean.
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Paid: $0.0029 per stream.
Paid RPM is +16.1% year-over-year and currently Rising.
Paid RPM in South Africa is $2.90, vs a regional average of $2.04.
Paid share is 100%, free share is 0%. Paid share is +0% vs the global average.
Latest statement period is December 2025. Time series coverage shown on this page spans Jan 2024 – Dec 2025.
Confidence is Low confidence. Momentum is Rising (MoM +19%, QoQ +26.8%) while the 12-month trend is Falling.
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Source Streaming royalties RPM dataset (first-party)·Data license·Benchmarks computed from first-party distribution statements, shown in USD.
