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Spotify Most Followed Music Artists 2025: Over the past decade, the digital music industry has experienced significant growth, largely due to the rise of various platforms that facilitate the access and enjoyment of music.
A key player in this transformation is Spotify, a former Swedish startup that has redefined music consumption, standing as the leading audio streaming service, connecting over 640 million users globally, including 252 million subscribers across more than 180 markets.
While the impressive streaming numbers often make headlines, an artiste’s follower count on Spotify has emerged as a critical indicator of long-term success and fan engagement.
As artistes cultivate their follower base on the platform, they not only enhance their visibility on a global scale but also gain valuable insights into their audience’s preferences and listening habits which can lead to organic growth in streaming numbers.
With the digital music industry continually evolving, competition for followers has intensified, underscoring the importance of artistes not only showcasing their musical talents but also effectively engaging with fans across diverse demographics.
In a notable mention, Arijit Singh, a renowned Indian playback singer, has achieved remarkable success, leading the rankings with an incredible 134.2 million followers on Spotify, highlighting the global appeal of Indian music.
His versatile voice and emotional depth, along with his ability to sing in multiple languages and genres, have led to a rise in his popularity on Spotify, gaining approximately 97,500 new followers daily, Forbes reported.
Furthermore, while only about 20% of the top 1,000 Spotify artistes are women, artistes like Taylor Swift—Spotify’s most-streamed artist—Billie Eilish, the youngest artist to achieve major streaming milestones—and Ariana Grande, who consistently ranks among the platform’s most-streamed female artistes, have made it to the list of the global artistes with the most followers on Spotify.
Following are several renowned international artistes, each representing distinct styles, who have captured the hearts of millions and dominated the streaming platform; here are the top 10 most-followed music artistes in terms of followers, as of January 23, 2025.
| Rank | Artist | Music Genre | Country of Origin | Followers |
| 1 | Arijit Singh | Bollywood/Playback singing | India | 134.2M followers |
| 2 | Taylor Swift | Pop/Country | USA | 130.4M followers |
| 3 | Ed Sheeran | Pop | UK | 118.5M followers |
| 4 | Billie Eilish | Pop/Alternative | USA | 105.5M followers |
| 5 | Ariana Grande | Pop | USA | 102.8M followers |
| 6 | The Weeknd | R&B/Pop | USA | 98.0M followers |
| 7 | Eminem | Hip-hop/Rap | USA | 96.1M followers |
| 8 | Drake | Hip-hop/Rap | Canada | 95.2M followers |
| 9 | Bad Bunny | Reggaeton/Latin Trap | Puerto Rico | 89.1M followers |
| 10 | Justin Bieber | Pop | Canada | 80.1M followers |
Source: Forbes
