How much does National Geographic make on YouTube?
National Geographic · all videos with 1B+ views
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.50/1,000 views for this channel), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
This estimates YouTube ad earnings only - not the channel or creator's total net worth, which also includes sponsorships, merch, touring, and other income.
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Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
16,173
16.17K
|
$24.26 | |
|
January 2026
|
21,438
21.44K
|
$32.16 | |
|
February 2026
|
21,535
21.54K
|
$32.30 | |
|
March 2026
|
16,849
16.85K
|
$25.27 | |
|
April 2026
|
21,279
21.28K
|
$31.92 | |
|
May 2026
|
19,391
19.39K
|
$29.09 | |
|
June 2026
|
17,815
17.82K
|
$26.72 | |
|
July 2026
|
40,110
40.11K
|
$60.17 | |
|
August 2026
|
223,886
223.89K
|
$335.83 | |
|
September 2026
|
202,596
202.60K
|
$303.89 | |
|
October 2026
|
22,513
22.51K
|
$33.77 | |
| Total | 623,585 | $935.38 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.