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YouTube RPM by Country 2025: Music Channel Benchmarks
Real RPM data for music channels by country tier. US averages $4-$6 for music content, while Tier 2 and 3 countries range from $0.50 to $3. Understand where to focus your audience.
RPM (Revenue Per Mille) represents what you actually earn per 1,000 views after YouTube's 45% cut. It is the metric that matters for understanding your channel's revenue potential.
This page compiles current RPM benchmarks for music channels, organized by country tier and content type. All figures are illustrative ranges based on publicly available data and industry reporting. Your actual RPM will vary based on audience demographics, video length, and content niche.
RPM by country tier (2025)
Tier 1: High advertiser demand
Country
Typical RPM (Music)
Typical RPM (Music Tutorials)
Notes
United States
$4.00-$6.00
$8.00-$12.00
Largest ad market; strong Q4 spikes
United Kingdom
$3.50-$5.50
$7.00-$10.00
Strong for indie/alternative genres
Canada
$3.00-$5.00
$6.00-$9.00
Similar patterns to US
Australia
$3.50-$5.50
$7.00-$11.00
High RPM relative to population
Germany
$3.00-$5.00
$6.00-$9.00
Strong for EDM and production content
Norway
$4.00-$7.00
$10.00-$15.00
Among highest RPMs globally
Switzerland
$4.00-$6.50
$9.00-$14.00
Premium market with limited volume
Tier 1 countries typically account for 60-70% of a music channel's revenue even if they represent only 30-40% of views.
Tier 2: Moderate advertiser demand
Country
Typical RPM (Music)
Notes
France
$2.00-$4.00
Growing market for francophone content
Spain
$1.50-$3.00
Strong for Latin music crossover
Italy
$1.50-$3.00
Niche audiences perform better
Brazil
$0.80-$2.00
High volume, lower per-view value
Mexico
$0.70-$1.50
Similar to Brazil
Poland
$1.00-$2.50
Eastern Europe leader
Japan
Tier 3: Developing markets
Country
Typical RPM (Music)
Notes
India
$0.20-$0.80
Massive volume, very low RPM
Indonesia
$0.30-$1.00
Growing ad market
Philippines
$0.30-$0.80
English content performs better
Pakistan
$0.15-$0.50
Among lowest RPMs
Bangladesh
$0.10-$0.40
Limited advertiser demand
RPM by content format
Not all music content monetizes equally. Format choice significantly impacts your revenue per view.
Format
Typical RPM
Why
Long-form music video (4+ min)
$3.00-$7.00
Multiple ad slots possible
Lyric video
$2.50-$5.00
High intent, good retention
Visualizer / audio
$2.00-$4.50
Lower engagement but scales
Music tutorial / breakdown
$6.00-$15.00
Higher-value audience for advertisers
Shorts
$0.01-$0.06
Shorts Fund pool, not traditional ads
How to use this data
Benchmark your own RPM against these ranges. If you're significantly below, investigate your audience geography and content format.
Focus paid promotion on Tier 1 countries where the higher RPM justifies higher acquisition costs.
Extend video length to 8+ minutes to unlock mid-roll placements.
Time releases for Q4 when advertiser demand peaks.
Track by video and geography in YouTube Studio to identify your highest-RPM content types and audiences.
Data sources and methodology
RPM figures are compiled from publicly available creator reports, industry analysis from IsThisChannelMonetized, Lenos, and aggregated community data. All figures are illustrative ranges representing typical earnings, not guarantees. Your actual RPM will vary based on:
Specific audience demographics within each country
Video content and length
Time of year and advertiser demand
Channel history and audience engagement
YouTube Premium penetration in your audience
For current benchmarks, always compare against your own channel's 90-day rolling average in YouTube Studio.
•
Updated
YouTube RPM by Country 2025: Music Channel Benchmarks
Real RPM data for music channels by country tier. US averages $4-$6 for music content, while Tier 2 and 3 countries range from $0.50 to $3. Understand where to focus your audience.
RPM (Revenue Per Mille) represents what you actually earn per 1,000 views after YouTube's 45% cut. It is the metric that matters for understanding your channel's revenue potential.
This page compiles current RPM benchmarks for music channels, organized by country tier and content type. All figures are illustrative ranges based on publicly available data and industry reporting. Your actual RPM will vary based on audience demographics, video length, and content niche.
RPM by country tier (2025)
Tier 1: High advertiser demand
Country
Typical RPM (Music)
Typical RPM (Music Tutorials)
Notes
United States
$4.00-$6.00
$8.00-$12.00
Largest ad market; strong Q4 spikes
United Kingdom
$3.50-$5.50
$7.00-$10.00
Strong for indie/alternative genres
Canada
$3.00-$5.00
$6.00-$9.00
Similar patterns to US
Australia
$3.50-$5.50
$7.00-$11.00
High RPM relative to population
Germany
$3.00-$5.00
$6.00-$9.00
Strong for EDM and production content
Norway
$4.00-$7.00
$10.00-$15.00
Among highest RPMs globally
Switzerland
$4.00-$6.50
$9.00-$14.00
Premium market with limited volume
Tier 1 countries typically account for 60-70% of a music channel's revenue even if they represent only 30-40% of views.
Tier 2: Moderate advertiser demand
Country
Typical RPM (Music)
Notes
France
$2.00-$4.00
Growing market for francophone content
Spain
$1.50-$3.00
Strong for Latin music crossover
Italy
$1.50-$3.00
Niche audiences perform better
Brazil
$0.80-$2.00
High volume, lower per-view value
Mexico
$0.70-$1.50
Similar to Brazil
Poland
$1.00-$2.50
Eastern Europe leader
Japan
Tier 3: Developing markets
Country
Typical RPM (Music)
Notes
India
$0.20-$0.80
Massive volume, very low RPM
Indonesia
$0.30-$1.00
Growing ad market
Philippines
$0.30-$0.80
English content performs better
Pakistan
$0.15-$0.50
Among lowest RPMs
Bangladesh
$0.10-$0.40
Limited advertiser demand
RPM by content format
Not all music content monetizes equally. Format choice significantly impacts your revenue per view.
Format
Typical RPM
Why
Long-form music video (4+ min)
$3.00-$7.00
Multiple ad slots possible
Lyric video
$2.50-$5.00
High intent, good retention
Visualizer / audio
$2.00-$4.50
Lower engagement but scales
Music tutorial / breakdown
$6.00-$15.00
Higher-value audience for advertisers
Shorts
$0.01-$0.06
Shorts Fund pool, not traditional ads
How to use this data
Benchmark your own RPM against these ranges. If you're significantly below, investigate your audience geography and content format.
Focus paid promotion on Tier 1 countries where the higher RPM justifies higher acquisition costs.
Extend video length to 8+ minutes to unlock mid-roll placements.
Time releases for Q4 when advertiser demand peaks.
Track by video and geography in YouTube Studio to identify your highest-RPM content types and audiences.
Data sources and methodology
RPM figures are compiled from publicly available creator reports, industry analysis from IsThisChannelMonetized, Lenos, and aggregated community data. All figures are illustrative ranges representing typical earnings, not guarantees. Your actual RPM will vary based on:
Specific audience demographics within each country
Video content and length
Time of year and advertiser demand
Channel history and audience engagement
YouTube Premium penetration in your audience
For current benchmarks, always compare against your own channel's 90-day rolling average in YouTube Studio.
$2.00-$4.00
High engagement, moderate RPM
Live stream VOD
$1.50-$4.00
Depends on length and viewer drop-off
Seasonal RPM patterns
RPM fluctuates throughout the year based on advertiser spending cycles.
Period
RPM Impact
Driver
January-February
-20 to -30%
Post-holiday budget reset
March-May
Baseline
Normal advertiser activity
June-August
-10 to -15%
Summer slowdown
September-October
+10 to +15%
Back-to-school, early holiday prep
November-December
+20 to +40%
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, holidays
Q4 is the most valuable quarter for monetization. If possible, time major releases and promotion pushes for October-December.
Music vs. other niches
Music channels typically earn lower RPM than high-CPM niches like finance or technology, but often compensate with higher view volume and catalog longevity.
Niche
Typical RPM Range
Comparison to Music
Finance / investing
$15.00-$30.00
4-6x higher
Technology / software
$8.00-$15.00
2-3x higher
Health / wellness
$6.00-$12.00
1.5-2x higher
Music (entertainment)
$2.00-$6.00
Baseline
Gaming
$1.50-$4.00
Slightly lower
Vlogs / lifestyle
$1.00-$3.00
Lower than music
$2.00-$4.00
High engagement, moderate RPM
Live stream VOD
$1.50-$4.00
Depends on length and viewer drop-off
Seasonal RPM patterns
RPM fluctuates throughout the year based on advertiser spending cycles.
Period
RPM Impact
Driver
January-February
-20 to -30%
Post-holiday budget reset
March-May
Baseline
Normal advertiser activity
June-August
-10 to -15%
Summer slowdown
September-October
+10 to +15%
Back-to-school, early holiday prep
November-December
+20 to +40%
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, holidays
Q4 is the most valuable quarter for monetization. If possible, time major releases and promotion pushes for October-December.
Music vs. other niches
Music channels typically earn lower RPM than high-CPM niches like finance or technology, but often compensate with higher view volume and catalog longevity.
