The IFPI Global Music Report 2018

The IFPI Global Music Report 2018 is out and says that:
“In 2017, the global recorded music market grew by 8.1%. This was the third consecutive year of global growth and one of  the highest rates of growth since IFPI began tracking the market in 1997. Revenues increased in most markets and in eight of the global top 10 markets.
Driven by fans’ engagement with streaming – especially paid subscription audio streaming – digital revenues now account for more than half (54%) of the global recorded music market. Total streaming revenues increased by 41.1% and, for the first time, became the single largest revenue source. By the end of 2017, there were 176 million users of paid subscription accounts globally, with 64 million having been added during the year.”