National Geographic
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @natgeo |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Documentary |
| Subcategories | Science, Nature |
| Created | May 7, 2006 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 26.6 million |
| Total views | 7,271,825,039 |
| Videos | 11,568 |
| Global rank | #386 |
| Country rank | #117 in United States |
| Niche rank | #3 in Documentary |
| Est. earnings | $96,146 – $240,366 per month |
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National Geographic (@natgeo) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Documentary niche, created on May 7, 2006.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 26.6 million subscribers, 7.3 billion total views and 11,568 videos, ranking #386 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
National Geographic is a major content creation powerhouse that launched on YouTube in 2006, building an audience of 26,200,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 11,402 videos generating 7,025,254,727 total views, the channel maintains an average of 616,142 views per video. The channel evolved over 20 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 | 26,600,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 7,271,825,039 |
| Videos | 11,568 |
| Average views per video | 628,616 |
| Global rank | #386 |
| Rank in United States | #117 |
| Rank in Documentary | #3 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 70,695,933 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $96,146 – $240,366 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $1.2 million – $2.9 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $9.9 million – $24.7 million |
| Estimated net worth | $22.7 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 | +2,361,702 |
| 7 days | +100,000 | +17,378,450 |
| 30 days | +100,000 | +70,695,933 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 10 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- videos: already past 10,000 when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 50 million, not yet projected
- views: 10 billion, projected for January 3, 2030
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on National Geographic's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lions 360° | National Geographic | June 19, 2017 | 54,405,895 | 325,556 |
| 2 | See a Sea Turtle Devour a Jellyfish Like Spaghetti | National Geographic | July 7, 2017 | 54,292,150 | 230,809 |
| 3 | Youngest Face Transplant Recipient in U.S. | National Geographic | August 14, 2018 | 52,442,280 | 360,983 |
| 4 | Mountains (Full Episode) | Hostile Planet | December 14, 2020 | 50,998,278 | 230,160 |
| 5 | 109-Year-Old Veteran and His Secrets to Life Will Make You Smile | Short Film Showcase | February 5, 2017 | 44,851,066 | 1,149,520 |
| 6 | Dictator's Dilemma (Full Episode) | North Korea: Inside the Mind of a Dictator | April 30, 2022 | 40,169,476 | 338,386 |
| 7 | Solar System 101 | National Geographic | August 30, 2017 | 39,645,041 | 230,873 |
| 8 | 360° Great Hammerhead Shark Encounter | National Geographic | October 19, 2016 | 38,570,426 | 168,816 |
| 9 | Jupiter 101 | National Geographic | December 27, 2018 | 35,911,768 | 171,905 |
| 10 | Lost World of the Maya (Full Episode) | National Geographic | December 30, 2020 | 32,668,817 | 259,280 |
Niche and category
National Geographic's primary niche is Documentary, where it ranks #3 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Science (#10) and Nature (#1).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Documentary | #12 |
| Science | #10 |
| Nature | #1 |
Channel keywords: national, geographic, animal, earth, water, mountain, adventure, wild, explorer, national geographic, nat geo, natgeo, national geographic channel, nat geo wild, national geographic society
See also
- Você Sabia? (47.3 million subscribers)
- Beast Philanthropy (30.6 million subscribers)
- Ruhi Cenet Documentaries (20.1 million subscribers)
- VICE (19.2 million subscribers)
- Nadia Omara (18.2 million subscribers)
- HISTORY (15.5 million subscribers)
- BBC Earth (14.6 million subscribers)
- A&E (11.8 million subscribers)
References
- "National Geographic". YouTube.
- "National Geographic" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.