AUDIOBOOKS MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2025-2032)

Audiobooks Market, By Genre (Fiction and Non-fiction), By Preferred Device (Smartphones, Laptops & Tablets, Personal Digital Assistants, and Others), By Target Audience (Adults and Kids), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)

Published In: 22 Dec, 2025
Code: CMI7760
Pages: 141
Formats: Excel and PDF
Industry: Information and Communication Technology
- Historical Range: 2020 - 2024
- Forecast Period: 2025 - 2032

The global audiobooks market is estimated to be valued at USD 10.88 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 56.09 Bn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.4% from 2025 to 2032. Global audiobooks market has been witnessing steady growth over the past few years driven primarily by the growing proliferation of digital technologies and rising adoption of mobile devices. Audiobooks offer consumers an accessible and convenient format for learning, entertainment, and information on-the-go. Various media streaming platforms are offering large catalogs of audiobooks alongside other audio content, thereby enhancing consumer experience. Furthermore, emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, are enabling the development of interactive and personalized audiobook experiences. The adoption of audiobooks is expected to rise significantly over the coming years favored by the increasing preference of digital content among younger demographics and continuous expansion of broadband and wireless infrastructure worldwide.

Market Dynamics

The global audiobooks market is growing at a rapid pace driven by few key factors. Growing usage of smart devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and smart speakers, along with widespread availability of high-speed internet connectivity has boosted digital content consumption including audiobooks. This has been a major driver for online audiobook platforms. Furthermore, increasing penetration of in-car entertainment systems integrated with audiobook apps has augmented the popularity of audiobooks. Rise of voice assistants and smart home devices have also created new potential avenues for audiobook publishers and platforms. However, availability of free alternatives is a key challenge for the monetization of audiobook content. Concerns around data privacy and security on streaming platforms may also restrain the market growth to some extent. Emergence of technologies like audiobook narrative combined with artificial intelligence and machine learning will create new lucrative opportunities in the coming years.

Key Features of the Study

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global audiobooks market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global audiobooks market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Amazon.com, Inc., Apple Inc., Audible, Inc., Google LLC, Rakuten Group, Inc., Storytel AB, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc., Downpour, Playster (Softonic International S.A.), W.F. Howes Ltd., Kobo, Scribd, OverDrive, Inc., RBMedia, and LibriVox
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global audiobooks market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global audiobooks market

Market Segmentation

Genre Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2025 - 2032)
- Fiction
- Non-fiction
- Smartphones
- Laptops & Tablets
- Personal Digital Assistants and Others
Preferred Device Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2025 - 2032)
- Smartphones
- Laptops & Tablets
- Personal Digital Assistants and Others
Target Audience Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2025 - 2032)
- Adults
- Kids
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2025 - 2032)
- North America
  - U.S.
  - Canada
- Latin America
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- Amazon.com, Inc.
- Apple Inc.
- Audible, Inc.
- Google LLC
- Rakuten Group, Inc.
- Storytel AB
- Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.
- Downpour
- Playster (Softonic International S.A.)
- F. Howes Ltd.
- Kobo
- Scribd
- OverDrive, Inc.
- RBMedia
- LibriVox

Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

Market Purview

Report Description

Market Definition and Scope

Executive Summary

Global Audiobooks Market, By Genre
Global Audiobooks Market, By Preferred Device
Global Audiobooks Market, By Target Audience
Global Audiobooks Market, By Region

Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends

Global Audiobooks Market, By Genre, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction

Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends

Fiction

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Non-fiction

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Global Audiobooks Market, By Preferred Device, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction

Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends

Smartphones

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Laptops & Tablets

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Personal Digital Assistants and Others

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Global Audiobooks Market, By Target Audience, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction

Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends

Adults

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Kids

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Global Audiobooks Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)

Introduction

Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025,2028 & 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Regional Trends

North America

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Genre, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Preferred Device, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Target Audience, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)

U.S.
Canada

Latin America

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Genre, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Preferred Device, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Target Audience, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)

Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America

Europe

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Genre, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Preferred Device, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Target Audience, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)

Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Genre, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Preferred Device, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Target Audience, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)

China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Genre, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Preferred Device, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Target Audience, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)

GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East

Africa

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Genre, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Preferred Device, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Target Audience, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)

South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa

Competitive Landscape

Amazon.com, Inc.

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies

Apple Inc.

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies

Audible, Inc.

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies

Google LLC

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies

Rakuten Group, Inc.

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies

Storytel AB

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies

Downpour

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies

Playster (Softonic International S.A.)

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies

F. Howes Ltd.

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies

Kobo

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies

Scribd

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies

OverDrive, Inc.

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies

RBMedia

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies

LibriVox

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies

Analyst Recommendations

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

References and Research Methodology

References
Research Methodology
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