Wikipedia Reveals 2024's Most-Read Topics, Highlighting Global Interests

The Wikimedia Foundation's annual report shows 'Deaths in 2024' as the most-viewed page, with politics and pop culture dominating the top searches.

The English-language Wikipedia logged over 76 billion views globally in 2024, with 'Deaths in 2024' topping the list at 44 million views.
Kamala Harris, the U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee, was the second most-viewed topic with nearly 29 million visits.
The 2024 U.S. presidential election ranked third, while Donald Trump, the President-elect, came in fifth with over 25 million views.
Pop culture also captured attention, with the Menendez brothers' case ranking fourth due to renewed interest from Netflix documentaries.
Global topics like the Indian Premier League and the Indian general election also made the top 10, reflecting diverse international readership.