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Spotify paid a record $11 billion in royalties to the music industry in 2025, with half going to independent artists.
Spotify paid over $11 billion to the music industry in 2025, a record high and a 10% increase from 2024, the company announced on January 28, 2026.
Half of the royalties went to independent artists and labels, reflecting Spotify’s focus on supporting smaller creators.
The platform pays out about 70% of its music revenue to rights holders, reinvesting the rest into content like podcasts and audiobooks.
With 713 million monthly active users by end of Q3 2025, Spotify also raised premium prices in several markets to boost profitability, amid competition from YouTube and Apple.
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Spotify pagó un récord de 11 mil millones de dólares en regalías a la industria de la música en 2025, y la mitad fue para artistas independientes.