Social Sciences Podcasts
Explore 18,326 Social Sciences podcasts, representing 0.6% of the global podcast market.
Last updated: February 28, 2026
18.3K Social Sciences Podcasts
Representing 0.6% of all podcasts
39.9% Active Rate
7.3K shows actively publishing
English Leads (49.6%)
Largest language in Social Sciences
Overview
Social Sciences represents a specialized niche in the podcast ecosystem with 0.6% market share and a large library of 18,326 podcasts. The 39.9% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.
Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 71.3% of all Social Sciences podcasts.
Growth Trends
Growth peaked in 2020 (4,211 new shows). Recent average: ~1,760 new podcasts per year.
Publishing Patterns
Weekly is the most common schedule (17% of shows). Most episodes run 30-60 min.
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Top Social Sciences Podcasts
Aliens, Conspiracy Theories, Paranormal, Famous Murders, Cryptozoology, Strange Occurrences, Monsters, UFOs, True Crime, Demons, Occult, Urban Legends, Comedy
Recently Added
Henry Salt
Carl Emil Seashore
George Bernard Shaw
D. S. Mirsky
John Middleton Murry
E. M. Forster
Browse by Language
English leads with 49.6% share. Growing markets: Spanish, Portuguese.
Tips for Social Sciences Creators
Ride the Wave
Market grew 41% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of February 2026, there are 18,326 Social Sciences podcasts indexed in our database, with 7,319 (39.9%) actively publishing new episodes.
The most common publishing schedule for Social Sciences podcasts is Weekly, with 3,204 shows following this pattern.
Check out our curated list of top-rated Social Sciences podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.