The YouTube rankings for 2024 show that Eminem’s legacy continues to shine brightly. From asserting his presence on the Global market to topping national charts abroad, Marshall remains the force in music that cannot be ignored.
Chartmasters.org has unveiled its summary of global YouTube activity in 2024. Despite YouTube’s smaller revenue contributions compared to streaming giants like Spotify and Apple Music, it remains a key platform for global music consumption, particularly in diverse and emerging markets.
Eminem has secured a spot among the Top 3 most-streamed artists in 13 countries and claimed the No. 1 position in five. Interestingly, his home country of the United States is not one of those top spots, though he still amassed a staggering 1.39 billion streams in the US alone and was ranked at No.6 there, above Kendrick Lamar (No.6) and Drake (No.7).
Global Presence
The global leaderboard, dominated by Indian and Latino artists, features only eight English-speaking acts in its Top 50, with Eminem ranked third among them. He took No.17 place on the list overall. This remarkable feat was achieved by amassing a total of 5.45 billion streams worldwide, with only 26% of those coming from the US. Other notable English-language artists include Taylor Swift (No.14), The Weeknd (No.15), Bruno Mars (No.19), and Ariana Grande (No.25).
When focusing exclusively on legacy artists (excluding Indian acts), Eminem’s dominance becomes even more apparent. With 5.45 billion global streams, he outpaces his nearest competitor, Shakira, by a full billion streams, maintaining his status as the most-streamed catalogue artist on YouTube.
Country-by-Country Highlights
Eminem’s appeal spans continents, securing the No. 1 position in markets like the United Kingdom (277 million streams) and New Zealand (23.8 million streams). Here’s a breakdown of his presence:
No. 1
United Kingdom – 277 million
New Zealand – 23.8 million
Malta – 2 million
Norway – 10.1 million
Sweden – 17.4 million
No. 2
Canada – 183 million
Netherlands – 36.8 million
Ireland – 22.6 million
Australia – 126 million
No. 3
Germany – 142 million (Eminem ranks as the top international act)
Switzerland – 20.7 million
Austria – 21.1 million
Denmark – 14.2 million
Luxembourg – 1.5 million
Eminem’s performance on YouTube this year showcases the combined strength of his music catalogue and his ability to captivate audiences with new music across generations and borders.
