Cable news network ratings

Here are the average daily ratings for the major cable news networks in the United States, based on Nielsen Media Research data for the 2022-2023 television season:

Fox News Channel

• Total Viewers: 2.3 million
• Adults 25-54: 342,000
• Adults 18-49: 234,000

CNN

• Total Viewers: 1.1 million
• Adults 25-54: 173,000
• Adults 18-49: 123,000

MSNBC

• Total Viewers: 1.0 million
• Adults 25-54: 164,000
• Adults 18-49: 114,000

HLN (Headline News)

• Total Viewers: 242,000
• Adults 25-54: 44,000
• Adults 18-49: 34,000

CNBC

• Total Viewers: 143,000
• Adults 25-54: 34,000
• Adults 18-49: 24,000

BBC World News

• Total Viewers: 123,000
• Adults 25-54: 23,000
• Adults 18-49: 17,000

Al Jazeera English

• Total Viewers: 63,000
• Adults 25-54: 12,000
• Adults 18-49: 9,000

Note: These ratings are based on live + same day viewing and are subject to change. They do not include streaming or online viewing.

It's worth noting that Fox News Channel has been the leading cable news network in terms of total viewers for many years, and has a significant lead over its competitors. CNN and MSNBC are often neck-and-neck for second place, while HLN and CNBC tend to trail behind. BBC World News and Al Jazeera English have a smaller but still significant audience.