Caption: Step-by-step guide to YouTube earnings for 1 million views in 2025 including CPM, RPM, interactive country-based calculator, and official policy updates.
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Wondering how much a YouTube video with 1 million views can earn in 2025? With updated monetization rules, ad metrics, and RPM/CPM shifts, creators often get confused. This guide explains everything clearly and includes an interactive calculator with country selection for real-time earnings estimation.
1. YouTube Monetization Requirements
To earn money on YouTube, you must join the YouTube Partner Program (YPP). Requirements include:
- At least 1,000 subscribers
- 4,000 watch hours in the last 12 months
- Compliance with all community and copyright rules
- Linked AdSense account to receive payments
Once approved, earnings can come from ads, memberships, Super Chat, Super Thanks, and YouTube Premium revenue.
2. Understanding CPM and RPM
CPM (Cost per Mille) – the cost advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions.
RPM (Revenue per Mille) – the actual earnings after YouTube takes 45%.
Example:
- Advertiser pays $5 CPM → YouTube takes 45% → Creator earns $2.75 RPM
- RPM is the real metric to estimate your actual earnings
3. How Audience Location and Content Type Affect Earnings
Geography and niche affect earnings:
- High-paying countries (US, UK, Canada) → higher RPM
- Low-paying regions (Nepal, India) → lower RPM
- Tech & Finance content → higher ad rates ($10–$25+)
- Entertainment & General content → lower ad rates ($2–$5)
- YouTube Shorts → monetized differently, lower RPM
4. Estimated Earnings for 1 Million Views
| Audience / Region | Average CPM | Estimated RPM | 1 Million Views Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| US / UK / Canada | $2 - $5+ | $1 - $3 | $1,000 - $3,000+ |
| Nepal / South Asia | $0.5 - $2 | $0.3 - $1 | $300 - $900 |
| Global Average | $1 - $4 | $0.5 - $2 | $500 - $2,000 |
💡 Tip: Target international audiences from high-paying countries to maximize revenue.
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If your video gets 1 million views and your RPM is $0.80 (Nepal):
1,000,000 ÷ 1,000 × 0.80 = $800 (~100,000 NPR). High-paying international viewers (US/UK) could increase RPM to $2–$3 → $2,000–$3,000.
6. Interactive YouTube Earnings Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate earnings based on views and country-specific RPM:
Conclusion
Understanding RPM, CPM, audience location, and monetization rules is crucial. A video with 1 million views in 2025 can earn anywhere from $300 to over $3,000. Use the interactive calculator above, analyze your audience, target high-paying regions, and focus on profitable niches to maximize revenue.
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