Statistics About The Most Followed Person On Spotify

In this post, we explore the latest statistics regarding Spotify’s most followed artists, playlists, and genres, providing insights into the music streaming trends as of February 2022. From the top artist with the highest number of followers to the most streamed songs and playlists, let’s dive into the numbers that shape the music industry on Spotify.

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"As of February 2022, the most followed artist on Spotify is Drake, with approximately 58.14 million followers"

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"Drake became the most followed Spotify artist in 2018, surpassing Ed Sheeran"

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"At 71.32 Million followers, 'Today’s Top Hits' is the most-followed playlist on Spotify"

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"Ariana Grande is the most followed female artist on Spotify with more than 52 million followers"

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"Ed Sheeran is the first artist to reach 70 Million followers on Spotify in 2020"

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"Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape Of You’ is the most streamed song on Spotify with over 2.8 billion streams"

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"Billie Eilish is the second most followed female artist on Spotify, with over 45 million followers"

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"Justin Bieber was the most followed artist on Spotify in 2016 with 23.8 million followers"

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"As of 2021, BTS is the most followed K-pop band on Spotify with over 34 million followers"

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"Kanye West surpassed 10 million followers on Spotify as of 2020"

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"Bad Bunny is the most followed Latin artist on Spotify with over 41 million followers"

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"As of 2021, Taylor Swift has over 42 million followers on Spotify making her the third most followed female artist"

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"As of 2022, Rihanna is the fourth most followed female artist on Spotify with over 40 million followers"

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"Post Malone has over 40 million followers on Spotify as of 2021, ranking him amongst the top 10 most followed artists"

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"The number of followers of The Weeknd on Spotify crossed the 30 million mark in 2021"

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"As of 2022, Eminem is the most followed rapper on Spotify with over 47 million followers"

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"In 2021, Billie Eilish became the first artist born in the 21st century to have over 40 million followers on Spotify"

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"In 2022, Dua Lipa became the fifth most followed female on Spotify with over 38 million followers"

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""RapCaviar" is the most followed genre-specific playlist on Spotify with over 13 million followers"

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"As of 2022, The Beatles have over 19 million followers on Spotify making them the most followed band from the 20th century"

Overall, the statistics reveal a dynamic landscape of music popularity on Spotify, showcasing the dominance of artists like Drake, Ed Sheeran, and Ariana Grande in terms of followers. The data also highlight the significant milestones achieved by various artists in reaching millions of followers, with notable achievements including Ed Sheeran’s record-breaking followership and streaming numbers, as well as Billie Eilish’s distinction as the first artist born in the 21st century to garner over 40 million followers. Additionally, the statistics shed light on genre-specific playlists and the enduring appeal of legendary acts like The Beatles. This detailed overview underscores the diverse range of musical talents and preferences represented on Spotify, reflecting the platform’s global influence and reach within the music industry.