# Global Recorded Music Revenue to More Than Double By 2033, MiDiA Report Says

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/global-recorded-music-revenue-to-more-than-double-by-2033-midia-report-says/
- Published: 2026-08-13T14:14:20+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-13T15:35:59+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/pro/recorded-music-revenue-more-than-double-2033-report/
- Topics: Entertainment, Fitness, Gaming, Health, Music, TV

## Key points

- Recorded-music revenue could reach $121.1 billion by 2033.
- Streaming will lead growth, but expanded rights will become more important.
- MIDiA expects the fan economy to reach $18.5 billion.

## Summary

MIDiA forecasts that global recorded-music revenue will rise from $74.3 billion in 2025 to $121.1 billion by 2033, a 62.9% increase. Streaming is expected to remain the main growth driver, but the report says labels will increasingly rely on expanded rights such as branding, merchandise and live-event income as subscription markets mature.

The report estimates the broader “fan economy” could be worth $18.5 billion by 2033, including physical sales and music income from social, fitness and gaming platforms. Retail revenue is forecast to reach $62.7 billion and grow faster than trade revenue, partly because streaming services retain more income from bundled offerings; MIDiA also expects subscription pricing changes eventually to revive average revenue per user.

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