Deutsche Welle (DW) is Germany’s international broadcaster and one of the most successful and relevant international media outlets. In 2020, our multimedia content in 30 languages reaches 249 million weekly user contacts, thus significantly exceeding the company's target for 2021. In comparison with the previous year, the number of user contacts increased by 52 million (plus 26 percent) which is the highest growth rate to date.  

Online offerings once again show the most considerable increase with a 46 percent rise. More than three-quarters of online usage can be attributed to videos, and a similarly high proportion of users are interacting with DW content on their smartphones or tablets. DW also grew significantly on TV and radio. With 111 million users a week, TV remains the strongest broadcasting platform.

DW is an unbiased media organization, based in Germany. We provide our journalistic content in more than 30 languages to people worldwide, giving them the freedom to make up their own minds and the information required to form their own opinions.

By 2025, DW wants to strengthen its position as an essential source of digital information that inspires its target group with regionally-relevant, on-demand content that encourages dialogue.

DW Akademie is on track to becoming the leading European institution for media development.