How much does U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World make on YouTube?
U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World · by USAforAfricaVEVO
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this video), 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.
Peak Performance
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Earnings Trend
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
|
1,760,885
1.76M
|
$1,408.71 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,495,915
1.50M
|
$1,196.73 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,548,536
1.55M
|
$1,238.83 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,472,733
1.47M
|
$1,178.19 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,770,226
1.77M
|
$1,416.18 | |
|
May 2026
|
3,102,276
3.10M
|
$2,481.82 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,661,617
2.66M
|
$2,129.29 | |
|
July 2026
|
2,335,809
2.34M
|
$1,868.65 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,938,099
1.94M
|
$1,550.48 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,867,146
1.87M
|
$1,493.72 | |
|
October 2026
|
207,036
207.04K
|
$165.63 | |
| Total | 20,160,278 | $16,128.22 |
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.