In 2022, 14 percent of popular songs were written by female artists, marking an increase from the 2020 figure of 12.9 percent. Whilst the 2019 and 2021 figures were the highest recorded across all the years evaluated, the share of female songwriters has changed very little over time, aside from minor fluctuations each year.
Share of popular songs written by women in the United States from 2012 to 2022
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MDSC Initiative. (March 1, 2023). Share of popular songs written by women in the United States from 2012 to 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 29, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/801389/songwriters-popular-songs-gender-distribution/
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Share of popular songs written by women in the United States from 2012 to 2022 [Graph], MDSC Initiative, March 1, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/801389/songwriters-popular-songs-gender-distribution/