Science Podcasts
Explore 74,103 Science podcasts, representing 2.5% of the global podcast market.
Last updated: February 28, 2026
74.1K Science Podcasts
Representing 2.5% of all podcasts
36.7% Active Rate
27.2K shows actively publishing
English Leads (50.9%)
Largest language in Science
Overview
Science represents a popular category in the podcast ecosystem with 2.5% market share and a very large library of 74,103 podcasts. The 36.7% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.
Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 74.6% of all Science podcasts.
Growth Trends
Growth peaked in 2021 (17,521 new shows). Recent average: ~7,000 new podcasts per year.
Publishing Patterns
Weekly is the most common schedule (18% of shows). Most episodes run 0-15 min.
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Top Science Podcasts
StarTalk Radio
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Recently Added
Adidas Wilson
Henry Salt
Carl Emil Seashore
George Bernard Shaw
D. S. Mirsky
Browse by Language
English leads with 50.9% share. Growing markets: Spanish, Portuguese.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of February 2026, there are 74,103 Science podcasts indexed in our database, with 27,212 (36.7%) actively publishing new episodes.
The most common publishing schedule for Science podcasts is Weekly, with 13,181 shows following this pattern.
Check out our curated list of top-rated Science podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.