Science Podcasts
Explore 80,668 Science podcasts, representing 2.5% of the global podcast market.
Last updated: April 14, 2026
80.7K Science Podcasts
Representing 2.5% of all podcasts
37.0% Active Rate
29.9K shows actively publishing
English Leads (51.4%)
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 80,668 podcasts. The 37.0% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.
Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 75.1% of all Science podcasts.
Growth Trends
Growth peaked in 2021 (18,685 new shows). Recent average: ~7,303 new podcasts per year.
Publishing Patterns
Weekly is the most common schedule (17% of shows). Most episodes run 0-15 min.
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Browse by Language
English leads with 51.4% share. Growing markets: Spanish, Portuguese.
Tips for Science Creators
The Episode 10 Filter
56% quit before episode 10. Reach 15 episodes and you're in the top 44%.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of April 2026, there are 80,668 Science podcasts indexed in our database, with 29,860 (37.0%) actively publishing new episodes.
The most common publishing schedule for Science podcasts is Weekly, with 13,971 shows following this pattern.
Check out our curated list of top-rated Science podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.