22 million
Total Podcast Listeners
Number of Canadians aged 15+ who listen to podcasts regularly in 2026
7 hours 15 minutes
Average Weekly Listening Time
Average hours spent listening to podcasts per week per listener
18 million
Smartphone Podcast Users
Number of Canadians accessing podcasts via smartphones
52% female, 48% male
Gender Distribution
Gender split among podcast listeners in Canada
True Crime (38%)
Top Genre Preference
Most popular podcast genre among Canadian listeners in 2026
Podcast consumption in Canada continues to grow steadily, with over 22 million people tuning in regularly. Mobile devices dominate access, accounting for the majority of listening hours, reflecting the trend towards on-the-go audio content. True crime remains the top genre, but educational and technology podcasts are gaining popularity among diverse age groups.
Disclaimer: All statistics presented are 2026 estimates and projections based on industry trend analysis, historical data, and publicly available research. Individual data points may vary from actual figures.