BBC Earth
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @bbcearth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Niche | Documentary |
| Subcategories | Nature, Science, Animals |
| Created | February 25, 2009 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 14.6 million |
| Total views | 5,752,361,927 |
| Videos | 3,451 |
| Global rank | #1,139 |
| Country rank | #40 in United Kingdom |
| Niche rank | #8 in Documentary |
| Est. earnings | $55,799 – $139,497 per month |
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BBC Earth (@bbcearth) is a YouTube channel from the United Kingdom in the Documentary niche, created on February 25, 2009.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 14.6 million subscribers, 5.8 billion total views and 3,451 videos, ranking #1,139 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
BBC Earth is a major content creation powerhouse that launched on YouTube in 2009, building an audience of 14,500,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 3,372 videos generating 5,612,921,047 total views, the channel maintains an average of 1,664,567 views per video. The channel evolved over 17 years of content creation, establishing itself as a recognized presence in its category through consistent uploads and audience engagement. Their content strategy and community building efforts have positioned them among successful YouTube creators in their field.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 14,600,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 5,752,361,927 |
| Videos | 3,451 |
| Average views per video | 1,666,868 |
| Global rank | #1,139 |
| Rank in United Kingdom | #40 |
| Rank in Documentary | #8 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 41,028,524 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $55,799 – $139,497 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $669,586 – $1.7 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $7.8 million – $19.6 million |
| Estimated net worth | $23.9 million |
Earnings are estimates at a revenue per thousand views of $1.36–$3.40, not reported income.
Growth
| Period | Subscribers gained | Views gained |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 0 | +1,564,867 |
| 7 days | 0 | +10,444,112 |
| 30 days | 0 | +41,028,524 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 10 million when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
- videos: already past 1,000 when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 50 million, not yet projected
- views: 10 billion, projected for May 5, 2035
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on BBC Earth's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lion Trapped by Clan of Hyenas | Dynasties | BBC Earth | November 26, 2018 | 109,463,279 | 860,109 |
| 2 | Saving an Elephant from a Deadly Snare | BBC Earth | June 2, 2018 | 92,097,999 | 593,762 |
| 3 | Polar Bear vs Walrus | Planet Earth | BBC Earth | April 13, 2017 | 68,876,839 | 276,527 |
| 4 | Underwater Ambush from Crocodile | BBC Earth | January 29, 2019 | 58,101,675 | 250,020 |
| 5 | Why Are These Fish Beaching Themselves? | BBC Earth | June 29, 2018 | 49,945,155 | 158,628 |
| 6 | Panda Doesn't Realise She's Had Twins! | BBC Earth | August 18, 2018 | 48,168,788 | 511,142 |
| 7 | Proboscis monkey makes giant leap of faith into crocodile-infested waters 👀 #InternationalMonkeyDay | December 14, 2022 | 47,474,446 | 825,644 |
| 8 | Silverback Gorilla Stops Traffic to Cross Road | Gorilla Family and Me | BBC Earth | December 29, 2017 | 45,016,416 | 100,025 |
| 9 | Leopard Learns How to Catch a Fish | BBC Earth | May 12, 2018 | 41,082,443 | 253,197 |
| 10 | Baby Elephants Swept Away from Mother in the River | BBC Earth | April 7, 2018 | 40,265,773 | 103,191 |
Niche and category
BBC Earth's primary niche is Documentary, where it ranks #8 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Nature (#4), Science (#45) and Animals (#13).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Documentary | #40 |
| Nature | #4 |
| Science | #45 |
| Animals | #13 |
Channel keywords: BBC Earth, Nature Documentary, Wildlife, Nature, Explore, Animals, Natural History, Frozen Planet, Blue Planet, Blue Planet II, Planet Earth 2, Blue Planet 2, Life of Mammals, David Attenborough, Sir David Attenborough
See also
- Ruhi Cenet Documentaries (20.1 million subscribers)
- VICE (19.2 million subscribers)
- Nadia Omara (18.2 million subscribers)
- HISTORY (15.5 million subscribers)
- A&E (11.8 million subscribers)
- Insider (9.6 million subscribers)
- Facts Verse (9.1 million subscribers)
- Best Documentary (8.4 million subscribers)
References
- "BBC Earth". YouTube.
- "BBC Earth" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.