Powered by the Mail’s Shows team, the video journalism is designed to help viewers understand the biggest stories from around the globe, says the Daily Mail.
In the last two years, the publisher says the channel has generated more than 170 million views, delivered over 40 million watch hours and produced more than 30 videos with over one million views each.
Hit shows have included Battle Board and War on Tape, and an episode of Crossfire, in which former Prime Minister Boris Johnson goes to Ukraine, has been sold to Channel 5.
Their success has been driven by a focus on developing high-concept, evergreen shows that combine strong storytelling with high production values and an emphasis on viewer retention, the publisher continued.
Daily Mail’s Executive Global Head of Video, Lisa Snell said: “We launched this YouTube channel 11 years ago with an exclusive piece of content from the US.
“A decade on, I couldn’t be prouder of the industry leading original video journalism our Shows team in London delivers.
“Reaching five million subscribers is a remarkable achievement and testament to the team’s dedication and passion - especially over the past two years. Their commitment has truly inspired the business.
“While others have sought to replicate our formats, none have matched our impact. Here’s to the next five million!”
Charlie Craven, head of shows at the Mail, added: “Reaching five million subscribers is a huge achievement and an important milestone for the Daily Mail World channel.
“I'm incredibly proud of the team behind this success. Their creativity, expertise and relentless hard work have established Daily Mail World as one of the leading news and current affairs channels on YouTube.”
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