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Netflix ended 2020 with expanded libraries around the globe regardless of having misplaced loads of licensed content material all year long. Right here’s a recap of how the Netflix libraries look going into 2021 and what number of titles can be found on Netflix UK, CA, US and AU.
Earlier than we start, please be aware that every one knowledge is predicated on the library as of the top of December 31st, 2020. Enormous because of Maft from NewonNetflix.info for assist sourcing the article knowledge.
Netflix Originals have grown to be an excellent larger slice of the pie in 2020 and has ramped up considerably all year long however has tailed off in direction of the top given manufacturing woes attributable to COVID-19.
Netflix Originals are a rising majority of the Netflix Library
In February 2020, we reported that Netflix has surpassed (not less than within the US) 1,500 Netflix Originals and now quick ahead 11 months, there’s now over 2,000 of them out there. Again in February Netflix Originals made up 25% of the library whole. Now, that share is near 35%. In March 2019, when there have been simply over 1,000 Netflix Originals making up 20% of the library.
Which nation has essentially the most variety of Netflix titles?
You may see right here that whereas the Netflix US library has grown since January 2019 it’s not grown as rapidly as different areas such because the UK, Canada or Australia.
Netflix UK has had the largest progress over the previous two years with a web acquire of 1065 titles. Netflix US had a web acquire of 389 titles.
What number of titles has Netflix misplaced in 2019 and 2020?
Though the online additions are up general, that doesn’t imply titles haven’t left the service. Right here’s a breakdown of the gross additions and losses for every of the 4 English-speaking Netflix areas.
Netflix Australia a wonderful 2020 although with a web acquire of 832 titles.
Has the pandemic slowed additions?
One query you might have is whether or not or not the pandemic has been slowing additions to Netflix.
Right here’s what the gross additions appear to be for 2019 and 2020 for Netflix USA. This contains each Netflix Authentic titles and licensed titles.
On simply the Netflix Authentic facet, we haven’t seen a major slowdown in comparison with 2019 but. Whereas Netflix hasn’t been resistant to the effects of the pandemic on productions, it has managed to plug the gaps by shopping for up “Originals” from elsewhere.
New Netflix Originals added to Netflix over 2019 and 2020
How the Netflix library numbers examine to rivals (within the US)
Let’s now examine how the Netflix US library at the moment stacks up in opposition to its rivals. We weren’t in a position to supply an actual quantity for the Amazon Prime Video library however some sources put it at over 18,000.
In the event you preferred this breakdown of the Netflix library. We’ve performed extra prior to now together with figuring out that roughly 55% of Netflix’s library is comprised of English titles. We additionally tried earlier within the yr to calculate how long it’d take to watch all of Netflix in March 2020. Each of those articles are barely outdated however shouldn’t have modified too dramatically.