Audiobook Services Market
Audiobook Services Market Size, Share, and Trends Analysis Report by Genre (Fiction and Non-Fiction), by Preferred Device (Smartphones, Laptops, Tablets, and Personal Digital Assistants), and by Service Type (One-Time Download and Subscription-Based), Forecast Period (2025-2035)
Audiobook services market was valued at $8,215 million in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR of 25.8% during 2025-2035, reaching $102,269 million by 2035. The growth of the global audiobook services market is driven by increasing consumer preference for on-the-go content consumption. Rising smartphone penetration and internet accessibility have significantly expanded the reach of audiobooks. Technological advancements in AI-driven narration and voice modulation are enhancing user experiences. The growing demand for multitasking-friendly content is also boosting market expansion. Additionally, partnerships between publishers and digital platforms are further fuelling market growth. According to the Audio Publishers Association in June 2023, Publishers’ audiobook revenue grew 9.0% in 2023 to $2 billion, continuing the trend of year-on-year growth. The majority of US adults (52.0%) have listened to an audiobook, which translates to nearly 137 million Americans who have ever tried the medium. Subscriptions to audiobook services continue to grow, with 63.0% of those who listened in the last year currently subscribing to at least one service. This percentage is up from the 62.0% reported in 2023.
Segmental Outlook
- Based on the Genre, the market is segmented into fiction and non-fiction.
- Based on the preferred device, the market is segmented into smartphones, laptops, tablets, and personal digital assistants.
- Based on the service type, the market is segmented into one-time download and subscription-based.
The Smartphones Segment Holds a Prominent Share in the Global Audiobook Services Market.
The growth of the global audiobook services market is significantly driven by the increasing penetration of smartphones. The widespread availability and affordability of smartphones have made audiobooks more accessible to a broader audience. Mobile apps and platforms offer seamless streaming and downloading, enhancing user convenience and engagement. Additionally, the portability of smartphones supports on-the-go listening, appealing to busy lifestyles. Furthermore, with mobile technology advancements, high-speed internet connectivity, and easy-to-use audiobook applications, smartphones have emerged as the leading medium for audiobook consumption globally.
Global Audiobook Services Market Share By Preferred Device, 2024 (%)
Regional Outlook
The global audiobook services market is further divided by geography, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN Countries, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America). The market can be analyzed for a particular region or country level as per the requirement.
The North American Region is Expected to Dominate the Global Audiobook Services Market
The North American audiobook market is experiencing significant growth owing to several factors such as demand increasing as advancements in technology and the growing demand for subscription-based models, US and Canada, the Audiobook market is one of the largest and fastest-growing globally, driven by increasing digital adoption, changing consumer preferences, and the rise of subscription-based services. The US and Canada dominate the region, with a strong presence of major audiobook platforms, publishers, and distribution networks.
Market Players Outlook
The major companies serving the audiobook services market include Amazon.com, Inc. (Audible), Scribd, Inc., Google LLC, Apple Inc., and Kobo Inc., and others. These market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market.
Recent Developments
- In March 2025, Futuri Media, an AI-powered innovation for media and publishing, announced the launch of FuturiBooks, a generative AI audio solution that transforms published books into high-quality audiobooks. FuturiBooks enables publishers and authors worldwide to produce customized audiobooks using expressive, non-robotic voices easily and cost-effectively.
- In March 2025, Rakuten Kobo launched an unlimited eBook and Audiobook Subscription in Malaysia. - Kobo Plus gives avid readers unlimited access to Kobo’s library of over 2 million eBooks and 300,000 audiobooks at an affordable monthly fee. Avid readers and book lovers across Malaysia – including more than 200,000 existing Kobo members – can access Kobo Plus via the Kobo Books App for iOS or Android and directly on Kobo eReaders to begin discovering new authors and genres.
The Report Covers
- Market value data analysis for 2025 and forecast to 2030.
- Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
- Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
- Key companies operating in the global audiobook services market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches and relevant news is also available in the report.
- Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
- Analysis of market entry and market expansion strategies.
- Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who stands where’ in the market.
1. Report Summary
• Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
• Global Audiobook Services Market Sales Analysis – Genre | Preferred Device | Service Type |($ Million)
• Audiobook Services Market Sales Performance of Top Countries
1.1. Research Methodology
• Primary Research Approach
• Secondary Research Approach
1.2. Market Snapshot
2. Market Overview and Insights
2.1. Scope of the Study
2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
2.2.1. Key Audiobook Services Market: Industry Trends
2.2.2. Market Recommendations
2.2.3. Conclusion
3. Market Determinants
3.1. Market Drivers
3.1.1. Drivers For Global Audiobook Services Market: Impact Analysis
3.2. Market Pain Points and Challenges
3.2.1. Restraints For Global Audiobook Services Market: Impact Analysis
3.3. Market Opportunities
4. Competitive Landscape
4.1. Competitive Dashboard –Global Audiobook Services Market Revenue by Manufacturers
4.2. Key Company Analysis
4.2.1. Overview
4.2.2. Product Portfolio
4.2.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
4.2.4. SWOT Analysis
4.2.5. Business Strategy
4.3. Top Winning Strategies by Market Players
4.3.1. Merger and Acquisition
4.3.2. Product Launch
4.3.3. Partnership And Collaboration
5. Market Segmentation
5.1. Global Audiobook Services Market by Genre ($ Million)
5.1.1. Fiction
5.1.2. Non-Fiction
5.2. Global Audiobook Services Market by Preferred Device ($ Million)
5.2.1. Smartphones
5.2.2. Laptops and Tablets
5.2.3. Personal Digital Assistants
5.3. Global Audiobook Services Market by Service Type ($ Million)
5.3.1. One-time Download
5.3.2. Subscription-Based
6. Regional Analysis
6.1. North American Audiobook Services Market Sales Analysis – Genre | Preferred Device | Service Type | Country ($ Million)
6.1.1. United States
6.1.2. Canada
6.2. European Audiobook Services Market Sales Analysis – Genre | Preferred Device | Service Type | Country ($ Million)
6.2.1. UK
6.2.2. Germany
6.2.3. Italy
6.2.4. Spain
6.2.5. France
6.2.6. Russia
6.2.7. Rest of Europe
6.3. Asia-Pacific Audiobook Services Market Sales Analysis – Genre | Preferred Device | Service Type | Country ($ Million)
6.3.1. China
6.3.2. Japan
6.3.3. South Korea
6.3.4. India
6.3.5. Australia & New Zealand
6.3.6. ASEAN Countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, And Other)
6.3.7. Rest of Asia-Pacific
6.4. Rest of the World Audiobook Services Market Sales Analysis – Genre | Preferred Device | Service Type | Country ($ Million)
6.4.1. Latin America
6.4.2. Middle East and Africa
7. Company Profiles
7.1. Audible Inc.
7.2. Spotify AB
7.3. Apple Inc.
7.4. Kobo Inc.
7.5. OverDrive, Inc.
7.6. Libro.fm
7.7. Chirp Books
7.8. Downpour.com
7.9. Audiobooks.com
7.10. Hoopla Digital
7.11. Barnes and nobel
7.12. Storytel AB
7.13. Blinkist GmbH
7.14. 24symbols
7.15. eStories
7.16. BookBeat AB
7.17. AudiobooksNow
7.18. Google Play Books
7.19. Hachette Audio
7.20. Simon & Schuster Audio
1. Global Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Genre,2024-2035($ Million)
2. Global Fiction Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2024-2035($ Million)
3. Global Non-Fiction Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2024-2035($ Million)
4. Global Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Preferred Device, 2024-2035($ Million)
5. Global Audiobook Services Via Smartphones Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2024-2035($ Million)
6. Global Audiobook Services Via Laptops And Tablets Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2024-2035($ Million)
7. Global Audiobook Services Via Personal Digital Assistants Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2024-2035($ Million)
8. Global Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Service Type, 2024-2035($ Million)
9. Global One-Time Download Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2024-2035($ Million)
10. Global Subscription-Based Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2024-2035($ Million)
11. Global Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Region, 2024-2035($ Million)
12. North American Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Country, 2024-2035($ Million)
13. North American Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Genre, 2024-2035($ Million)
14. North American Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Preferred Device, 2024-2035($ Million)
15. North American Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Service Type, 2024-2035($ Million)
16. European Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Country, 2024-2035($ Million)
17. European Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Genre, 2024-2035($ Million)
18. European Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Preferred Device, 2024-2035($ Million)
19. European Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Service Type, 2024-2035($ Million)
20. Asia-Pacific Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Country, 2024-2035($ Million)
21. Asia-Pacific Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Genre, 2024-2035($ Million)
22. Asia-Pacific Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Preferred Device, 2024-2035($ Million)
23. Asia-Pacific Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Service Type, 2024-2035($ Million)
24. Rest Of The World Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Country, 2024-2035($ Million)
25. Rest Of The World Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Genre, 2024-2035($ Million)
26. Rest Of The World Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Preferred Device, 2024-2035($ Million)
27. Rest Of The World Audiobook Services Market Research And Analysis By Service Type, 2024-2035($ Million)
1. Global Audiobook Services Market Share By Genre, 2024 Vs 2035(%)
2. Global Fiction Audiobook Services Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035(%)
3. Global Non-Fiction Audiobook Services Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035(%)
4. Global Audiobook Services Market Share By Preferred Device, 2024 Vs 2035(%)
5. Global Audiobook Services Via Smartphones Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035(%)
6. Global Audiobook Services Via Laptops And Tablets Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035(%)
7. Global Audiobook Services Via Personal Digital Assistants Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035(%)
8. Global Audiobook Services Market Share By Service Type, 2024 Vs 2035(%)
9. Global One-Time Download Audiobook Services Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035(%)
10. Global Subscription-Based Audiobook Services Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035(%)
11. Global Audiobook Services Market Share By Region, 2024 Vs 2035(%)
12. US Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
13. Canada Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
14. UK Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
15. France Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
16. Russia Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
17. Germany Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
18. Italy Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
19. Spain Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
20. Rest Of Europe Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
21. India Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
22. Australia And New Zealand Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
23. ASEAN Countries Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
24. China Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
25. Japan Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
26. South Korea Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
27. Rest Of Asia-Pacific Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
28. Rest Of The World Audiobook Services Market Size, 2024-2035($ Million)
FAQS
The size of the Audiobook Services market in 2024 is estimated to be around $8,215 million.
North America holds the largest share in the Audiobook Services market.
Leading players in the Audiobook Services market include Amazon.com, Inc. (Audible), Scribd, Inc., Google LLC, Apple Inc., and Kobo Inc., and others.
Audiobook Services market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 25.8% from 2025 to 2035.
Convenience of multitasking with audiobooks during commutes or chores, widespread smartphone and smart speaker adoption, and the rise of subscription-based and AI-enhanced platforms are the primary drivers of audiobook market growth