Documentary Podcasts
Explore 35,069 Documentary podcasts, representing 1.1% of the global podcast market.
Last updated: April 14, 2026
35.1K Documentary Podcasts
Representing 1.1% of all podcasts
33.0% Active Rate
11.6K shows actively publishing
English Leads (50.8%)
Largest language in Documentary
Overview
Documentary represents a popular category in the podcast ecosystem with 1.1% market share and a large library of 35,069 podcasts. The 33.0% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.
Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and French account for 68.7% of all Documentary podcasts.
Growth Trends
Growth peaked in 2020 (8,213 new shows). Recent average: ~3,912 new podcasts per year.
Publishing Patterns
Weekly is the most common schedule (24% of shows). Most episodes run 30-60 min.
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Browse by Language
English leads with 50.8% share. Growing markets: Spanish, French.
Tips for Documentary Creators
The Episode 10 Filter
59% quit before episode 10. Reach 15 episodes and you're in the top 41%.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of April 2026, there are 35,069 Documentary podcasts indexed in our database, with 11,581 (33.0%) actively publishing new episodes.
The most common publishing schedule for Documentary podcasts is Weekly, with 8,484 shows following this pattern.
Check out our curated list of top-rated Documentary podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.