France Inter holds its spot as France's most listened-to radio station with 7.184 million listeners in November-December, but loses nearly 300,000 over the year. Overall radio listenership drops to 37.8 million French people, a historically low figure, shedding 720,000 listeners in the period. Only a few stations like Europe 1 buck the general downward trend.
French radio is facing tough times at year-end. For November and December, the medium reached 37.8 million daily listeners, down 720,000 from the previous year. This marks a historic low for the season, though the decline is less severe than at the prior fall period.
In September-October, listenership fell to 36.7 million, losing over one million. Summer had already seen a drop of more than 500,000, totaling 37.6 million. One industry figure notes that 'radio is regaining a bit of color,' but the year ends without triumph.
Still, France Inter leads with 7.184 million listeners, holding its top position. Yet the Radio France station has shed nearly 300,000 over the year. Internal shifts, such as Nicolas Demorand's absence from the morning show for over two months and Léa Salamé's departure, may contribute to this slide.
Amid the widespread decline, Europe 1 stands out with ongoing gains. Only a handful of stations resist the trend, highlighting the sector's challenges against digital media competition.
