Documentary Podcasts
Explore 37,901 Documentary podcasts, representing 1.2% of the global podcast market.
Last updated: May 30, 2026
37.9K Documentary Podcasts
Representing 1.2% of all podcasts
36.4% Active Rate
13.8K shows actively publishing
English Leads (48.5%)
Largest language in Documentary
Overview
Documentary represents a popular category in the podcast ecosystem with 1.2% market share and a large library of 37,901 podcasts. The 36.4% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.
Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 69.7% of all Documentary podcasts.
Growth Trends
Growth peaked in 2020 (8,220 new shows). Recent average: ~3,951 new podcasts per year.
Publishing Patterns
Weekly is the most common schedule (26% of shows). Most episodes run 0-15 min.
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Top Documentary Podcasts
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Browse by Language
English leads with 48.5% share. Growing markets: Spanish, Portuguese.
Tips for Documentary Creators
The Episode 10 Filter
62% quit before episode 10. Reach 15 episodes and you're in the top 38%.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of May 2026, there are 37,901 Documentary podcasts indexed in our database, with 13,798 (36.4%) actively publishing new episodes.
The most common publishing schedule for Documentary podcasts is Weekly, with 9,721 shows following this pattern.
Check out our curated list of top-rated Documentary podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.