Israel Podcast Statistics & Industry Report 2026

Listenership and Growth

Israel has 2.3 million monthly podcast listeners (March 2026), representing 25 percent of the adult population aged 18 to 65. Year-over-year growth from 2025 was 18 percent, driven by smart speakers, in-car listening, and YouTube podcast consumption. Total weekly listening hours: 17 million.

Demographics

By age: 18 to 24 (22 percent), 25 to 34 (31 percent), 35 to 44 (24 percent), 45 to 54 (15 percent), 55 plus (8 percent). By gender: 58 percent men, 42 percent women, with the gap closing year over year. By location: 38 percent Tel Aviv metro, 18 percent Jerusalem, 12 percent Haifa, 32 percent rest of Israel.

Language Split

Hebrew: 76 percent of listening time. English: 22 percent (mostly produced abroad, but also Israeli English-language shows). Russian: 1.5 percent. Arabic: 0.5 percent. The English share is growing faster as global shows reach Israeli audiences via Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Top Genres

Tech and business: 24 percent. News and politics: 21 percent. Culture and society: 15 percent. Comedy: 11 percent. History: 9 percent. Health and wellness: 7 percent. Sports: 6 percent. Other: 7 percent.

Production Statistics

Active Israeli podcasts: approximately 4,200 in 2026 (vs 3,100 in 2024). New podcasts launched per month: 80 to 120. Average episode count per active podcast: 38. Average release frequency: 2.4 weeks between episodes.

Monetization and Industry Revenue

Total Israeli podcast industry revenue 2025: ILS 95 million. Sources: sponsorships (62 percent), subscriptions and patron support (18 percent), live events (12 percent), brand-funded shows (8 percent). Average CPM for sponsorships: ILS 80 to ILS 200.

Equipment and Studios

Active podcast studios in Israel: approximately 60 (40 in Tel Aviv metro, 20 elsewhere). Studio bookings 2025: estimated 78,000 sessions. Average session length: 1.8 hours. Average rate: ILS 350 per hour.

Editing and Post-Production

Estimated active podcast editors in Israel: 280. Average editing rate: ILS 350 to ILS 1,500 per episode depending on tier. Pody facilitated 4,200+ editing jobs in 2025.

Trends to Watch in 2026

1. Video podcast growth: 35 percent of Israeli shows now publish video versions. 2. AI integration: transcription, editing, and translation increasingly automated. 3. English-Hebrew bilingual launches: 12 percent of new shows offer both. 4. Brand podcasts: 22 percent year-over-year growth in B2B branded shows.

Sources and Methodology

Data compiled from Pody platform metrics, Apple Podcasts and Spotify Israel rankings, Israeli Audio Industry Association reports, and surveys of 850 active Israeli podcasters conducted Q1 2026.

See more in our business podcast guide and monetization guide. Hebrew: סטטיסטיקות פודקאסט בישראל.

Related: how to start a podcast, top Israeli podcasts.