Spotify has announced a global increase in its Premium subscription prices, impacting multiple regions including South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Affected users will be informed via email, and the revised rates will take effect in upcoming billing cycles.

Details of the Price Adjustment
In European markets such as Spain, Italy, and Portugal, the Premium Individual plan has already increased by €1, making the new monthly rate €13.90. Existing subscribers will see the updated pricing reflected in their next bill.

While Spotify has not released a full list of affected countries, the widespread nature of this increase suggests that Pakistan may also be impacted with a slight rise. The company clarified that this round of changes excludes the US and Canada, where Premium already costs $11.99 per month.

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According to Spotify, the price hike is driven by rising operational and licensing costs, along with the need for continued investment in platform enhancements and expanded content offerings. Increased royalties and global infrastructure demands have also influenced the decision.

Financial Pressure Behind the Move
The announcement follows Spotify’s Q2 2025 earnings report, in which it revealed 276 million Premium subscribers but missed earnings expectations by $100 million. Despite this, the company reported solid year-over-year growth in its paid user base. Following the pricing update, Spotify’s stock rose by 5%, with analysts anticipating an improvement in average revenue per user and progress toward profitability.

Currently, there are no changes to the Premium Duo, Family, and Student plans, though it remains uncertain if these tiers will see adjustments in the near future.