The EU Achieved ‘Revenue Growth Exceeding That of China’ During 2025 — When Its Paid Streaming Penetration Was Just Half the US Rate, IFPI Report Shows

Thanks in part to double-digit growth across at least 10 member countries – and an overall revenue gain exceeding that delivered by China – the European Union generated nearly $7 billion from recorded music during 2025. These and other interesting stats come from the IFPI’s newly released “Music in the EU” 2026 report, encompassing noteworthy […]