Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @kurzgesagt |
| Country | Germany |
| Niche | Science |
| Subcategories | Documentary, Animation |
| Created | July 9, 2013 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 25.8 million |
| Total views | 3,993,432,523 |
| Videos | 397 |
| Global rank | #407 |
| Country rank | #2 in Germany |
| Niche rank | #6 in Science |
| Est. earnings | $118,168 – $295,419 per month |
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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell (@kurzgesagt) is a YouTube channel from Germany in the Science niche, created on July 9, 2013.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 25.8 million subscribers, 4 billion total views and 397 videos, ranking #407 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell is a major content creation powerhouse that launched on YouTube in 2013, building an audience of 25,200,000 subscribers through selective content creation. With 351 videos generating 3,654,157,207 total views, the channel maintains an average of 10,410,704 views per video. The channel evolved over 13 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 | 25,800,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 3,993,432,523 |
| Videos | 397 |
| Average views per video | 10,059,024 |
| Global rank | #407 |
| Rank in Germany | #2 |
| Rank in Science | #6 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 86,888,011 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $118,168 – $295,419 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $1.4 million – $3.5 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $5.4 million – $13.6 million |
| Estimated net worth | $42.1 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 | +2,072,635 |
| 7 days | 0 | +20,325,296 |
| 30 days | +200,000 | +86,888,011 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 10 million when tracking began (January 1, 2026)
- videos: already past 100 when tracking began (January 1, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (January 1, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 50 million, projected for October 10, 2036
- views: 10 billion, projected for July 7, 2032
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Coronavirus Explained & What You Should Do | March 19, 2020 | 89,651,894 | 1,166,050 |
| 2 | The Immune System Explained I – Bacteria Infection | July 1, 2014 | 54,652,645 | 543,173 |
| 3 | What If You Detonated a Nuclear Bomb In The Marianas Trench? (Science not Fantasy) | July 22, 2018 | 36,875,731 | 704,962 |
| 4 | The Egg - A Short Story | September 1, 2019 | 36,434,753 | 2,049,732 |
| 5 | The Largest Star in the Universe – Size Comparison | September 22, 2020 | 35,805,720 | 784,140 |
| 6 | The Fermi Paradox — Where Are All The Aliens? (1/2) | May 6, 2015 | 35,483,815 | 739,031 |
| 7 | The Deadliest Being on Planet Earth – The Bacteriophage | May 13, 2018 | 35,276,273 | 811,985 |
| 8 | The Largest Black Hole in the Universe - Size Comparison | August 3, 2021 | 32,941,066 | 720,602 |
| 9 | What If We Detonated All Nuclear Bombs at Once? | March 31, 2019 | 32,939,022 | 1,090,667 |
| 10 | Why Black Holes Could Delete The Universe – The Information Paradox | August 24, 2017 | 32,365,833 | 531,220 |
Niche and category
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell's primary niche is Science, where it ranks #6 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Documentary (#14) and Animation (#41).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Science | #11 |
| Documentary | #14 |
| Animation | #41 |
Channel keywords: Science, universe, space, black hole, life, virus, climate, history, education, evolution, biology, humanism
See also
- TEDx Talks (44.7 million subscribers)
- BRIGHT SIDE (44.5 million subscribers)
- GENIAL (31.9 million subscribers)
- TED (27.9 million subscribers)
- Vsauce (25.3 million subscribers)
- FactoHolic (23.2 million subscribers)
- Veritasium (21.4 million subscribers)
- Manual do Mundo (20.6 million subscribers)
References
- "Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell". YouTube.
- "Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.