Reports & Resources

IFPI produces a range of resources and reports providing data and analysis on the current state of the global recording industry, the way we engage with music and the role and value of record labels.

In addition to the resources featured below, IFPI offers some further materials and resources available only to members and National Groups – please get in touch for further details.

Reports

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Global Music Report

A free-to-download overview of the global recording industry in 2022 including topline data, developments in the industry and artist case studies.

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Global Music Report (premium)

The full Global Music Report including the premium ‘Data and Analysis’ section. Containing granular data for over 50 markets and indepth analysis across regions and formats.

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Engaging With Music 2023

Engaging with Music explores music listeners’ habits in 2023, across 26 markets – exploring how and when people listen to music; listeners’ views on music and artificial intelligence; how music supports our physical and mental well being; purchasing habits and the genres people are engaging with.

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The Economic Impact of Music in Europe.

The Economic Impact of Music in Europe is the first comprehensive analysis of the economic aspects of music’s vital contribution to the economies of the European Union and the UK

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The Mastering of a Music City.

A report published by Music Canada and IFPI which looks at how a vibrant music economy can generate a wide array of benefits for cities, from economic growth, job creation, and increased spending to greater tax revenues and cultural development.

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Online resources

Online resource

Pro-Music

An online directory of licensed digital music services across the world, divided by country and service type.

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ISRC

The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) enables recordings to be uniquely and permanently identified.

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GRid

GRid provides a system for the unique identification of “Releases” of music over electronic networks, so that they can be managed efficiently.

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