Music Streaming Market Size, Share, Trends & Industry Analysis Report: By Service (On-demand Streaming and Live Streaming), By Platform, By Content Type, By End Use, and By Region– Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The global music streaming market size is expected to reach USD 181.39 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Music Streaming Market Size, Share, Trends & Industry Analysis Report: By Service (On-demand Streaming and Live Streaming), By Platform, By Content Type, By End Use, and By Region– Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The music streaming market comprises platforms and services that allow users to listen to music online without downloading, using internet-connected devices. It includes on-demand streaming, curated playlists, and radio-style services, generating revenue through subscriptions, advertisements, and partnerships with artists and record labels for global digital music distribution and consumption.

The widespread adoption of smartphones and high-speed internet has significantly enhanced accessibility, allowing users to stream music anywhere, anytime. Growing consumer preference for on-demand and personalized content has boosted subscriptions to platforms offering curated playlists and algorithm-driven recommendations. Additionally, the shift from physical music sales and downloads to digital consumption has created a scalable and cost-effective business model for both service providers and artists. Integration of streaming services with smart devices, including smart speakers and cars, further expands usage. Social media influence, exclusive releases, and global artist reach continue to fuel market growth.

Music Streaming Market Report Highlights:

By service, on-demand streaming holds the largest share due to its established infrastructure and the fundamental convenience of instant access to vast music libraries anytime, anywhere.

By platform, apps command the largest share, primarily due to the widespread adoption of smartphones and other smart devices, offering optimized user experiences with features like offline playback and seamless device integration.

By content type, audio content retains the highest share, as it represents the core form of music consumption, providing listeners with direct access to extensive sound-based libraries.

By end use, the individual segment holds the predominant share, attributed to the immense volume of direct consumer subscriptions and ad-supported personal listening across a multitude of devices.

By region, North America consistently holds the largest share in the music streaming sector. The Asia Pacific region is demonstrating the highest growth rate.

Major active players in the music streaming market include Spotify (Spotify Technology S.A.), Apple Music (Apple Inc.), Amazon Music (Amazon.com, Inc.), YouTube Music (Alphabet Inc.), Deezer (Deezer S.A.), Pandora (SiriusXM), Tidal (Block, Inc.), SoundCloud, Qobuz, and LiveOne.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the Music Streaming market report based on service, platform, content type, end use, and region:

By Service Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

On-demand Streaming

Live Streaming

By Platform Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Apps

Browsers

By Content Type Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Audio

Video

By End Use Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Individual

Commercial

By Regional Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America