Social Sciences Podcasts
Explore 20,025 Social Sciences podcasts, representing 0.6% of the global podcast market.
Last updated: April 14, 2026
20.0K Social Sciences Podcasts
Representing 0.6% of all podcasts
40.9% Active Rate
8.2K shows actively publishing
English Leads (51.0%)
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 20,025 podcasts. The 40.9% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.
Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 72.5% of all Social Sciences podcasts.
Growth Trends
Growth peaked in 2020 (4,472 new shows). Recent average: ~1,836 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
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Browse by Language
English leads with 51.0% share. Growing markets: Spanish, Portuguese.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of April 2026, there are 20,025 Social Sciences podcasts indexed in our database, with 8,196 (40.9%) actively publishing new episodes.
The most common publishing schedule for Social Sciences podcasts is Weekly, with 3,404 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.