Podcast Observatory: volume and characteristics of the French-language podcast supply
Key figures
10 M
An extensive podcast supply
The supply of French-language podcasts available for listening is very substantial: estimated at over 10 million episodes, corresponding to more than 100,000 series.
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A variety of themes
The podcast supply offers a wide range of themes.
Top 3 most popular topics among listeners:
- news
- culture
- society
30 min.
Podcast lengths vary according to theme
The average length of a podcast episode (all themes combined) is estimated at 30 minutes.
Almost 40% of the supply is under 5 minutes, and almost 30% over 30 minutes.
116%
A growing sector since 2019
The total volume of French-language episodes available to listen to on contributing platforms has grown steadily since 2019:
+ 116% in 4 years.
Study presentation
The study is being presented on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the "Entreprendre dans la Culture" forum, by Arcom's Radio and Digital Audio Department and the General Directorate for Media and Cultural Industries (DGMIC).
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Podcast Observatory: volume and characteristics of the French-language podcast supply
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