| Metric | Justin Bieber | The Weeknd |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly revenue | $141K–$491K | $12,700–$38,000 |
| Est. yearly revenue | $1.7M–$5.9M | $152K–$456K |
| Per long-form video | — | — |
| Subscribers | 79.6M | 40.3M |
| Est. monthly views | 427.5M | 632.7M |
| Shorts share of views | 6% | 100% |
| Videos | 283 | 205 |
| Category | Entertainment and vlogs | Entertainment and vlogs |
| RPM (per 1,000 views) | $0.35–$1.2 | $0.35–$1.2 |
Where does the gap come from?
- The Weeknd gets more views (632.7M vs 427.5M for Justin Bieber) yet earns less: where the views come from and what kind they are matters.
- 100% of The Weeknd's views come from Shorts (Justin Bieber: 6%). Shorts pay far less per 1,000 views than long-form videos.
Sponsorships, memberships, Super Thanks, merchandise and other income are not included. The real total is often higher than ad revenue alone.
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Who earns more, Justin Bieber or The Weeknd?
Justin Bieber earns an estimated $141K–$491K a month from YouTube ads, about 12.5× The Weeknd's estimated $12,700–$38,000.
How many subscribers do Justin Bieber and The Weeknd have?
Justin Bieber has about 79.6M subscribers and The Weeknd about 40.3M. Revenue depends on views, not subscribers.
Figures are estimates based on public YouTube data; actual revenue may differ. Methodology →