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Statistics About The Most Popular Kids Songs

The most popular kids songs tend to have simple and repetitive lyrics, catchy tunes, and engaging melodies that appeal to a wide audience.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In the following blog post, we’ll explore a multitude of fascinating statistics surrounding the world of kids’ songs. From the astonishing viewership numbers of beloved tunes on YouTube to the impact of music on children’s learning, these data points shed light on the widespread influence and importance of children’s music in today’s society. Join us as we uncover the intriguing insights that lie behind some of the most popular kids’ songs of our time.

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""Baby Shark Dance" is the most viewed video on YouTube with over 9 billion views."

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""Johnny Johnny Yes Papa" is one of the most popular kids' songs on YouTube with over 5 billion views."

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""Wheels on the Bus" is the third most popular song among children, which is listen by 35% of kids."

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"Around 18% of kids songs' listeners are from the USA."

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"The engagement rate of kids songs on YouTube is 1.64%, which is higher than many other genres."

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""Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" has been sung in over 30 different languages globally."

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"About 78% of parents believe that music, including kids' songs, can help children to learn better."

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"Kids tend to spend around 2 hours and 19 minutes watching children's music or kids' songs every day."

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"Kids songs represent about 14.8% of the entire children's video market on YouTube."

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"In the UK, nursery rhymes and kids songs are used in 76% of preschool settings."

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"The kid's song "Let It Go" from the Disney movie 'Frozen' has sold over 10.9 million copies."

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"The theme song of "Peppa Pig" is played about 4 million times per day on YouTube."

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"The remake of "Baby Shark" by Pinkfong has been streamed on Spotify over 4.8 billion times."

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"About 28.3% of children under the age of 11 in the United States listen to more than an hour of children's music per week."

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"55% of parents sing kids' songs or nursery rhymes to their children daily."

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"In 2020, 72% of parents used YouTube Kids for streaming children’s music for their child."

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"Interactive music like "The Hokey Pokey" and "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" are among the most popular kids songs in kindergarten classrooms."

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"About 40% of parents believe that songs from 'Frozen' top the chart of their kids' favorite music."

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"The 'Frozen' soundtrack, full of popular kids' songs, remained in the Billboard Top 10 for 16 straight weeks."

In conclusion, children’s music and kids’ songs hold a significant presence in today’s digital landscape, with top hits such as “Baby Shark Dance” and “Johnny Johnny Yes Papa” amassing billions of views on platforms like YouTube and Spotify. Parents and educators recognize the value of music in children’s learning and development, with a high percentage incorporating nursery rhymes and interactive songs into daily routines. The global appeal of classics like “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” showcases the universal language of music, while modern hits from movies like ‘Frozen’ continue to captivate young audiences worldwide. As technology advances, streaming services and interactive platforms are becoming essential tools for delivering children’s music, further solidifying its place as a cornerstone of early childhood entertainment and education.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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