Best Faceless YouTube Geography Channels to Start in 2026
đ Market Intelligence Dashboard
| Metrics | Insights |
|---|---|
| Channels Audited | 8 |
| Opportunity Score | 7.6/10 |
| Average RPM | $12.0 |
| Market Saturation | Medium |
Our data audit identified the most efficient performers in the geography niche. We focus on âAlphaâ channelsâthose generating views significantly higher than their subscriber count, representing the highest growth potential for new creators in 2026.
đ Top Performer Leaderboard
Aaron Atlases (@aaronatlasfindings)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1k | 39.0x | 198.3k | $25 |
âDocumentary-style videos analyzing geography and geopolitics using map animations, stock footage, and clear narration.â
- Winning Strategy: Very high view-to-subscriber conversion (quality content).
- Growth Gap: Growing niche with many entrants, but quality content still wins.
Top Benchmark Videos
- Why South Africaâs Highways Are So Good (424.2k views)
- Why Some Countries Donât Have Google Street View (181.2k views)
- Why South Africa Is Insanely Well Designed (127.0k views)
Borderline Wonders (@BorderlineWonders)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4k | 2.1x | 15.8k | $8 |
âMedium to long-length videos exploring geography facts, extreme places, and unusual border/country details.â
- Winning Strategy: Unique focus on geography and extreme places
- Growth Gap: Moderately served niche with some established channels.
Top Benchmark Videos
- 25 Mind-Blowing Philippines Geography Facts You Wonât Believe Are True (824.8k views)
- 25 Mexico Geography Facts That Sound Fake (But 100% Real) (222.9k views)
- 25 Insane Geography Facts About Baja California (You Wonât Believe) (141.2k views)
Earth Curious (@earthcurious)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.3k | 1.5x | 43.8k | $12 |
âShort visual essays explaining geographical and demographic curiosities using maps and motion graphics.â
- Winning Strategy: Unique niche combining geography with visual storytelling.
- Growth Gap: There are infinite âWhy is [place] empty?â questions that havenât been covered. This is a scalable content model.
Top Benchmark Videos
- Why Iran Doesn t Build On Its Own Coastline (1.5M views)
- North To South America? Not By Road (Documentary) (1.3M views)
- Why America Built A Forest From Canada To Texas (1.3M views)
KhAnubis (@KhAnubis)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280.0k | 0.7x | 186.0k | $6 |
âLong-form educational videos answering complex questions about history, geography, and culture. Heavy use of animated maps and diagrams.â
- Winning Strategy: Unique knowledge base (geography/linguistics) creates authority.
- Growth Gap: Few creators specialize in the intersection of geography, linguistics, and history with high-quality animations.
Top Benchmark Videos
- Why Does The Gambia Exist? (2.6M views)
- Why Does Europe Have So Many Microstates? (1.9M views)
- Everything You Need to Know About Your Passport (1.7M views)
Y si? (@YsiOficial)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1M | 0.5x | 540.8k | $8 |
âBroad knowledge videos answering âWhat ifâ questions and listing facts about geography, science, and psychology.â
- Winning Strategy: High views and consistent performance.
- Growth Gap: Saturated but high demand.
Top Benchmark Videos
- What if the Nazis had won the war? (10.3M views)
- Si Col n no descubre Am rica: las 4 alternativas (9.1M views)
- Los l mites del cuerpo humano: 46,5 C de fiebre, 24 minutos sin aire y 382 d as sin comer (5.9M views)
RealLifeLore (@RealLifeLore)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9M | 0.1x | 869.6k | $7 |
âComplex map animations explaining geopolitical and historical events.â
- Winning Strategy: High production value and authoritative tone.
- Growth Gap: Focus is usually on USA/Europe. There is a gap for âGeopolitics of South Americaâ or âGeopolitics of Africaâ explained visually.
Top Benchmark Videos
- The Ocean is Way Deeper Than You Think (50.2M views)
- Whatâs the Deepest Hole We Can Possibly Dig? (48.4M views)
- How the Universe is Way Bigger Than You Think (33.1M views)
EpicExplorationsTV EN (@EpicExplorationsTVEN)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 333.0k | 0.1x | 31.9k | $5 |
âHigh-quality 4K video compilations of destinations, overlaid with text information and calm background music.â
- Winning Strategy: High production value (4K) and soothing audio/visuals.
- Growth Gap: Saturated market, but high demand for 4K relaxation/travel visuals.
Top Benchmark Videos
- 50 Most Beautiful Villages and Small Towns in Europe | 4K Travel Guide & Hidden Gems (2.4M views)
- Wonders of Scotland | Most Amazing Places in Scotland | 4K Travel Guide (2.2M views)
- Wonders of Vietnam | Where Time Flows Differently | Most Amazing Places in Vietnam | 4K (1.9M views)
World According To Briggs (@WorldAccordingToBriggs)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4M | 0.1x | 87.3k | $25 |
âList-based videos (Top 10, Best/Worst) about US states, cities, and retirement spots, using stock footage and simple voiceover.â
- Winning Strategy: Catering to high-value senior demographics.
- Growth Gap: Briggs dominates this, but there is room for âInternational Retirementâ or âDigital Nomad Spotsâ.
Top Benchmark Videos
- 10 US States That Will Rob You Blind. (2.3M views)
- 10 Countries Practically Begging Americans to Retire There (1.5M views)
- Why Half of America is Empty? - NOBODY Lives in These 10 EMPTY States (1.3M views)
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