DW Documentary
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @dwdocumentary |
| Country | Germany |
| Niche | Documentary |
| Subcategories | Science, News, History |
| Created | November 22, 2016 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 6.5 million |
| Total views | 965,215,207 |
| Videos | 1,679 |
| Global rank | #3,120 |
| Country rank | #16 in Germany |
| Niche rank | #20 in Documentary |
| Est. earnings | $19,913 – $49,782 per month |
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DW Documentary (@dwdocumentary) is a YouTube channel from Germany in the Documentary niche, created on November 22, 2016.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 6.5 million subscribers, 965 million total views and 1,679 videos, ranking #3,120 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
DW Documentary is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2016, building an audience of 6,450,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 1,617 videos generating 935,301,189 total views, the channel maintains an average of 578,417 views per video. The channel evolved over 10 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 | 6,520,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 965,215,207 |
| Videos | 1,679 |
| Average views per video | 574,875 |
| Global rank | #3,120 |
| Rank in Germany | #16 |
| Rank in Documentary | #20 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 14,641,761 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $19,913 – $49,782 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $238,954 – $597,384 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $1.3 million – $3.3 million |
| Estimated net worth | $3.8 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 | +687,306 |
| 7 days | +10,000 | +4,280,093 |
| 30 days | +20,000 | +14,641,761 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 5 million when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
- videos: already past 1,000 when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
- views: already past 100 million when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 10 million, not yet projected
- views: 1 billion, projected for January 12, 2027
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on DW Documentary's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9/11 - The day that changed the world | DW Documentary | September 10, 2026 | 1,317,277 | 8,382 |
| 2 | The housing crisis in Los Angeles - Between homelessness and luxury real estate | DW Documentary | October 16, 2026 | 1,112,652 | 5,247 |
| 3 | The secret to concentration - How to increase your attention span | DW Documentary | April 16, 2026 | 1,079,385 | 24,836 |
| 4 | Dangerous apps - In the web of data brokers | DW Documentary | April 18, 2026 | 1,060,580 | 12,784 |
| 5 | Backbreaking work: Deep-sea fishing in the Arctic Ocean | DW Documentary | September 9, 2026 | 901,003 | 4,440 |
| 6 | North Korea's alliance with China and Russia | DW Documentary | October 28, 2026 | 894,586 | 4,867 |
| 7 | Europe's drug mafia (2/2) - The weakness of states | DW Documentary | May 21, 2026 | 890,003 | 6,526 |
| 8 | Norway at its limit - Tourists flood the north | DW Documentary | April 12, 2026 | 855,243 | 7,624 |
| 9 | The Da Vinci Code - Has the mystery been solved? | DW Documentary | April 1, 2026 | 819,895 | 6,985 |
| 10 | Trump and power - A deep divide across America | DW Documentary | October 2, 2026 | 818,904 | 4,310 |
Niche and category
DW Documentary's primary niche is Documentary, where it ranks #20 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Science (#138), News (#213) and History (#36).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Documentary | #136 |
| Science | #138 |
| News | #213 |
| History | #36 |
Channel keywords: Documentary, DW, Deutsche Welle, DW Documentary, Full Free Documentary, Full Documentary, Free Documentary
See also
- Soft White Underbelly (7.1 million subscribers)
- Real Stories (6.8 million subscribers)
- 60 Minutes Australia (6.8 million subscribers)
- Discovery (6.5 million subscribers)
- LEMMiNO (5.9 million subscribers)
- Timeline - World History Documentaries (5.9 million subscribers)
- Lethal Crysis (5.9 million subscribers)
- Free Documentary (5.8 million subscribers)
References
- "DW Documentary". YouTube.
- "DW Documentary" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.