Science Podcasts
Explore 85,019 Science podcasts, representing 2.6% of the global podcast market.
Last updated: May 30, 2026
85.0K Science Podcasts
Representing 2.6% of all podcasts
38.8% Active Rate
33.0K shows actively publishing
English Leads (53.4%)
Largest language in Science
Overview
Science represents a popular category in the podcast ecosystem with 2.6% market share and a very large library of 85,019 podcasts. The 38.8% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.
Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 76.0% of all Science podcasts.
Growth Trends
Growth peaked in 2021 (18,711 new shows). Recent average: ~7,301 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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Top Science Podcasts
StarTalk Radio
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Recently Added
Gianella Gonzales
SKIN Angels
SCCJR
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Neurologie e. V. (DGN)
Pique Action
Browse by Language
English leads with 53.4% share. Growing markets: Spanish, Portuguese.
Tips for Science Creators
The Episode 10 Filter
58% quit before episode 10. Reach 15 episodes and you're in the top 42%.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of May 2026, there are 85,019 Science podcasts indexed in our database, with 33,004 (38.8%) actively publishing new episodes.
The most common publishing schedule for Science podcasts is Weekly, with 14,070 shows following this pattern.
Check out our curated list of top-rated Science podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.