Data updated: July 2026
The Economist β
@theeconomist Β· Instagram Β· UK Β· news
About The Economist
The Economist is a prominent educational creator on Instagram, specializing in news, current affairs, journalism, and politics. With a follower count of 8,333,236, The Economist provides authoritative and informative content to a global audience. The creator's extensive media output, comprising 28,683 posts, reflects a commitment to delivering analytical and factual insights. The content is designed to help followers understand complex global issues, aligning with The Economist's long-standing tradition of journalistic excellence since 1843. Some content may require brand review.
@theeconomist's followers & following
@theeconomist currently has 8,333,236 followers on Instagram and follows 66 accounts, a follower-to-following ratio of 126,261.15. That places the account in the mega tier of news creators.
@theeconomist's content
@theeconomist has published 28,683 posts to date, working across reels, static-posts, carousels, stories, long-form-video. The account's content is classified under news, current-affairs, journalism, politics. Bio: βNews and analysis with a global perspective, since 1843. Weβre here to help you understand the world around you. Click to learn more about aβ¦β
AI quality check on @theeconomist
Zaver's AI analyzed this account across 20+ parameters before listing it publicly. No blocking issues were detected in our standard screening.
- Audience location & demographics
- Engagement quality & authenticity
- Follower growth patterns
- Signs of purchased followers
- Content niche classification
- Brand safety screening
- Posting activity & consistency
- Language & audience fit
@theeconomist's rankings on Zaver
Based on follower count among creators that passed Zaver's indexing quality bar.
@theeconomist's audience
Audience snapshot
50% male Β· 50% female
Core age group25-34
The audience is balanced in gender, with a male skew of 0.5, and primarily consists of individuals aged 25-34. The top geographic location for followers is the United Kingdom, indicating a strong regional focus.
Collaboration pricing
Price tierElite
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Brands in the fields of news, education, and political discourse may find a suitable partnership with The Economist. The creator's authoritative voice and commitment to factual reporting align well with brands seeking to engage an informed audience interested in current affairs.
Frequently asked questions
How many Instagram followers does @theeconomist have?
As of July 2026, @theeconomist has 8,333,236 followers (8.3M) on Instagram, follows 66 accounts, and has published 28,683 posts. Zaver refreshes these numbers on a rolling basis.
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How much does @theeconomist charge for a sponsored post?
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Does @theeconomist have fake followers?
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Who follows @theeconomist?
@theeconomist's 8.3M followers skew 50% male / 50% female, core age group 25-34. Full audience breakdowns β age bands, gender split and country-level distribution β are part of @theeconomist's report on Zaver.
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What is the follower count?
The Economist has 8,333,236 followers.
What is the engagement rate?
The engagement rate is currently not available.
What is the collaboration pricing?
The collaboration pricing is in the elite tier, but specific rates may vary.
What is the content niche?
The primary niche is news, with secondary niches including current affairs, journalism, and politics.
