Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ Hits Record-Breaking 24.86M Streams on Spotify

Mariah Carey continues her reign as the Queen of Christmas, with her holiday classic, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” breaking its own streaming record on December 24, 2024. The song amassed an astonishing 24.86 million streams on Global Spotify in a single day, marking its biggest streaming day ever.

The beloved track, originally released in 1994, maintains its position as the ultimate Christmas anthem, securing the #1 spot on Global Spotify’s daily chart. It narrowly edged out Wham!’s “Last Christmas,” which garnered 24.55 million streams, and Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” which earned 21.63 million streams.

Global Spotify Top 5 – December 24, 2024

1. All I Want For Christmas Is You – 24.86M
2. Last Christmas – 24.55M
3. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – 21.63M
4. Jingle Bell Rock – 18.91M
5. Santa Tell Me – 15.07M

Record-Breaking Streaming Growth

The track’s impressive 24.86 million streams represent a consistent year-on-year increase, highlighting its enduring appeal. Here’s how the song’s Christmas Eve streaming numbers have grown over the years:

• 2024: 24.86M
• 2023: 23.7M
• 2022: 21.27M
• 2021: 17.42M
• 2020: 17.22M
• 2019: 12.02M
• 2018: 10.81M
• 2017: 8.06M

The consistent rise in streams underscores its continued dominance during the holiday season and its role as a cornerstone of festive celebrations worldwide.

Spotify’s All-Time Streaming Peaks

Mariah Carey’s latest achievement places her song as the second-biggest single-day streaming record in Spotify history, just behind Fortnight with 25.2 million streams.

1. Fortnight – 25.2M
2. All I Want For Christmas Is You – 24.86M
3. Last Christmas – 24.55M

Carey’s holiday classic has become synonymous with the season, inspiring generations of listeners and cementing its place as a cultural phenomenon. As her record-breaking numbers show no sign of slowing, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” is poised to spread holiday cheer for years to come.