Spotify has become a defining platform in the global music industry, setting benchmarks for popularity and listener engagement. Among these benchmarks, a remarkable achievement has emerged: over sixty female artists have now reached one billion streams on a single track. Remarkably, nearly half of these artists have replicated this feat across multiple songs, underscoring their sustained appeal and global resonance.
The year 2023 proved especially momentous for Taylor Swift. At the start of the year, none of her tracks had yet surpassed the one-billion-stream threshold. By year’s end, however, she had achieved this milestone with multiple songs, firmly establishing herself as a frontrunner in the streaming era. Latin music is also well represented, with artists such as Karol G and Shakira leading in the region. Meanwhile, in the K-pop sector, Lisa and Jennie of BLACKPINK stand out as the only solo female artists to surpass one billion streams with “Money” and “Popular,” respectively.
Only a select few have reached the extraordinary milestone of ten or more tracks each exceeding one billion streams. This elite group includes SZA, Adele, Katy Perry, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Ariana Grande. A recent addition to this list is Doja Cat, whose hit “I Like You (A Happier Song)” became her ninth track to join the billion-stream club.
The table below highlights female artists with multiple billion-stream tracks, along with selected hits that have defined their global reach:
| Artist | Number of Billion-Stream Songs | Selected Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| BLACKPINK | 2 | How You Like That, Kill This Love |
| Fifth Harmony | 2 | Work From Home, Worth It |
| Beyoncé | 3 | Halo, Crazy in Love, Telephone |
| Shakira | 5 | Hips Don’t Lie, TQG, Chantaje, Bzrp Music Sessions, Waka Waka |
| Miley Cyrus | 6 | Flowers, Party in the U.S.A., Wrecking Ball |
| Karol G | 7 | Tusa, Provenza, China, TQG, Culpable, MAMIII, Amargura |
| Lady Gaga | 8 | Shallow, Poker Face, Bad Romance |
| Selena Gomez | 8 | We Don’t Talk Anymore, Taki Taki, Calm Down |
| Doja Cat | 9 | Kiss Me More, Say So, I Like You (A Happier Song) |
| SZA | 10 | Kill Bill, All the Stars, Love Galore |
| Adele | 10 | Someone Like You, Rolling in the Deep, Easy on Me |
| Katy Perry | 10 | Dark Horse, Roar, Firework |
| Dua Lipa | 12 | Don’t Start Now, Levitating, New Rules |
| Billie Eilish | 17 | Bad Guy, Lovely, Everything I Wanted |
| Rihanna | 17 | Umbrella, We Found Love, Diamonds |
| Taylor Swift | 22 | Anti-Hero, Cruel Summer, Blank Space, Shake It Off |
| Ariana Grande | 22 | 7 Rings, Thank U, Next, One Last Time |
This list illustrates the profound impact of female artists on the global music landscape. Beyond commercial success, it reflects the cultural influence and enduring relevance of women in music, particularly in the digital streaming era. Platforms such as Spotify have unlocked unprecedented opportunities, enabling artists to reach audiences worldwide and redefine global stardom in the 21st century.