How much does Luis Fonsi - Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee make on YouTube?
Luis Fonsi - Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee · by LuisFonsiVEVO
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.
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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
|
24,935,873
24.94M
|
$19,948.70 | |
|
January 2026
|
26,389,219
26.39M
|
$21,111.38 | |
|
February 2026
|
26,696,552
26.70M
|
$21,357.24 | |
|
March 2026
|
26,412,734
26.41M
|
$21,130.19 | |
|
April 2026
|
27,269,637
27.27M
|
$21,815.71 | |
|
May 2026
|
28,229,613
28.23M
|
$22,583.69 | |
|
June 2026
|
26,810,621
26.81M
|
$21,448.50 | |
|
July 2026
|
29,923,168
29.92M
|
$23,938.53 | |
|
August 2026
|
22,123,847
22.12M
|
$17,699.08 | |
|
September 2026
|
24,487,388
24.49M
|
$19,589.91 | |
|
October 2026
|
13,556,721
13.56M
|
$10,845.38 | |
| Total | 276,835,373 | $221,468.30 |
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.