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Statistics About The Most Famous Magazines

The most famous magazines have a wide readership, high circulation numbers, and cater to a diverse audience with varying interests.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore the readership statistics of some of the most famous magazines around the world. From the longstanding favorites like Reader’s Digest and Sports Illustrated to the fashion powerhouses of Elle and Vogue, we will delve into the impressive circulation numbers and global audiences of these iconic publications.

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"Reader's Digest, as of 2020, has a monthly circulation of more than 3 million copies."

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"Sports Illustrated has a circulation of around 3 million copies."

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"Rolling Stone magazine has a print circulation of 1.5 million copies."

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"Better Homes & Gardens magazine boasts a circulation of 7.6 million copies."

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"Cosmopolitan magazine has a global audience of over 17 million readers."

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"The Economist has a global circulation of approximately 1.6 million copies."

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"Allure magazine has a U.S. circulation of about 1 million copies."

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"Harper's Bazaar has a total global audience of nearly 15 million."

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"Elle magazine has a global audience of 21 million readers."

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"The New Yorker has a weekly circulation of around 1 million copies."

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"Scientific American has 3.5 million global readers."

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"Forbes magazine reaches over 6 million readers each issue."

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"People magazine has a circulation exceeding 3.4 million copies."

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"Men’s Health has a global print circulation of 1.8 million."

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"The average magazine circulation for Vanity Fair is about 1.2 million."

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"Wired magazine has a print circulation of roughly 870,000 copies."

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"National Geographic has over 6.7 million subscribers worldwide."

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"As of 2020, Time magazine has a circulation of 2.3 million copies."

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"Vogue magazine has a total global audience of more than 24.9 million."

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"Playboy magazine, at its peak, had a circulation of 5 million copies in the 1970s."

In conclusion, the magazine industry remains diverse and thriving, with a wide range of publications boasting impressive circulation numbers and global audiences. From lifestyle and fashion magazines like Better Homes & Gardens, Elle, and Vogue, to news and current affairs publications like The Economist and National Geographic, to entertainment and health magazines like Cosmopolitan and Men’s Health, there is a magazine out there for every interest and niche. These statistics highlight the enduring popularity and reach of print media in an increasingly digital world, showing that established magazines continue to engage millions of readers worldwide.