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Worlds Most Subscribed YouTube Channels
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About
This dataset provides a detailed list of the 50 most-subscribed YouTube channels globally, offering a valuable snapshot of the platform's top content creators and their reach as of early 2023. The ability for users to subscribe to channels was introduced in October 2005, with YouTube starting to publish lists of its most-subscribed channels in April 2006.
The dataset includes information on channel names, their subscriber counts in millions, primary languages, content categories, and countries of origin. It excludes automatically generated channels and those rendered obsolete by content transfers. As of February 2023, a significant portion of the channels produce content in English (21 channels) and Hindi (16 channels). All 50 channels have surpassed 40 million subscribers, with many exceeding 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 million subscribers. Notably, only one channel, T-Series, had surpassed 200 million subscribers at that time.
Columns
- Index Number: A sequential identifier for each record.
- Rank: The channel's position in the subscriber ranking.
- Name: The official name of the YouTube channel.
- Brand Status: Indicates whether the channel is associated with a specific brand.
- Subscribers (millions): The reported number of subscribers for the channel, expressed in millions.
- Primary Language: The main language used for the channel's content.
- Category: The primary content classification of the YouTube channel.
- Country: The country associated with the origin or primary base of the channel.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file, with a size of approximately 3.2 kB. It is structured with 9 distinct columns and contains 51 records, offering a concise overview of the top channels.
Usage
This dataset is highly suitable for various analytical and research purposes. It can be utilised for data analytics, data visualisation, and social network analysis. Ideal applications include studying trends in YouTube channel popularity, conducting market research on content categories and languages, performing competitive analysis for content creators, and informing strategies for digital media and social platform engagement. It is particularly useful for those engaging in data manipulation with tools like pandas.
Coverage
The dataset covers the top 50 most-subscribed YouTube channels worldwide. The information is current as of February and March 2023. Geographically, it includes channels from diverse countries, with India accounting for 35% of the channels and the United States for 24%, among others. The content is predominantly in English (37%) and Hindi (25%), alongside other languages. All listed channels have achieved significant subscriber milestones, ranging from over 40 million up to over 200 million subscribers.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Data Analysts: To identify patterns and insights into YouTube channel performance and audience growth.
- Marketing Professionals: For market research, trend spotting, and competitive benchmarking within the digital content landscape.
- Social Media Managers: To inform content strategies, identify successful channel characteristics, and understand audience engagement.
- Researchers: To study digital media ecosystems, global content consumption, and the evolution of online influence.
- Content Creators: To gain inspiration and insights from the strategies of highly successful YouTube channels.
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Original Data Source Link: Worlds Most Subscribed YouTube Channels
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