Spotify has once again pulled back the curtain on the world's listening habits, releasing its highly anticipated annual Wrapped feature for 2025. The data-rich round-up details the most popular artists, songs, albums, and podcasts across the globe and within the United Kingdom, offering a definitive snapshot of the year in audio.
Global Music Dominance and UK Favourites
On the world stage, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny was crowned the Top Artist globally for an impressive fourth consecutive year. His album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos, also claimed the number one spot on the global album chart. The most-streamed song worldwide was the powerful collaboration "Die With a Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
In the United Kingdom, listeners showed unwavering loyalty to one artist in particular. Taylor Swift secured the title of the UK's most popular artist for the third year running, solidifying her immense hold on the British music scene. The most-streamed song for UK audiences was Alex Warren's "Ordinary", while Sabrina Carpenter's album Short n’ Sweet was the nation's biggest album of the year.
Podcast Powerhouses Hold Their Ground
The podcast rankings showed remarkable consistency. The Joe Rogan Experience maintained its position as the Global Top Podcast for the sixth year in a row. In the UK, however, a homegrown talent took the top spot: Steven Bartlett's The Diary of a CEO was the most popular podcast among British listeners, with The Joe Rogan Experience coming in a close second.
What the 2025 Data Tells Us
The release of Spotify Wrapped each December has become a cultural moment, sparking widespread sharing on social media and conversations about musical taste. The 2025 data confirms the enduring global appeal of reggaeton and Latin trap through Bad Bunny's ongoing reign, while highlighting the UK's specific affinity for Taylor Swift's expansive catalogue. The stability at the top of the podcast charts, both globally and domestically, indicates a mature market where established, long-form conversational shows continue to command massive, loyal audiences. This annual insight not only reflects personal listening histories but also charts the broader musical trends of 2025 influencing the industry.
