21 by ADELE - Sales & Charts
Updated: November 11, 2022
21 by ADELE has sold 28,155,617 copies. 21 sold best in the United States (14,000,000 copies), Europe (IFPI) (10,000,000 copies) and the United Kingdom (5,400,000 copies).
21 certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 1 190 000 | 17x Platinum | 2019 | [1] ARIA |
 Austria | 20 000 | 1x Platinum | 2011-12-16 | [2] IFPI Austria |
 Belgium | 180 000 | 6x Platinum | 2012 | [3] BRMA / ULTRATOP |
 Brazil | 480 000 | 3x Diamond | 2019 | [4] Pró-Música Brasil |
 Canada | 1 600 000 | 2x Diamond | 2018 | [5] Music Canada |
 Chilie | 20 000 | 2x Platinum | ||
 Denmark | 180 000 | 9x Platinum | 2022-02-01 | [6] IFPI Danmark |
 Finland | 83 234 | IFPI Finland | [7] Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland | |
 Germany | 1 600 000 | 8x Platinum | 2011 | [8] BVMI |
 Grecce | 6 000 | 1x Platinum | ||
 Hungary | 2 000 | 1x Platinum | 2015 | [9] MAHASZ |
 Iceland | 1 988 | Year-end lists | 2009 - 2019 | [10] FHF |
 Ireland | 300 000 | 18x Platinum | 2011 | [11] IRMA |
 Italy | 480 000 | 8x Platinum | 2013 | [12] FIMI |
 Japan | 165 034 | 1x Gold | 2012-02 | [13] RIAJ |
 Korea | 11 583 | Gaon Year-end Chart | 2015 | |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 543 | Gaon Year End Chart | 2020-12 | ||
| 797 | Gaon Year End Chart | 2019-12 | ||
| 1 118 | Gaon Year-end Chart | 2018 | ||
| 1 942 | Gaon Year-end Chart | 2017 | ||
| 3 283 | Gaon Year-end Chart | 2016 | ||
| 3 900 | Gaon Year-end Chart | 2015 | ||
 Mexico | 480 000 | 1x Diamond + 3x Platinum | 2020-12-02 | [14] AMPROFON |
 Netherlands | 200 000 | 4x Platinum | 2011 | [15] NVPI |
 New Zealand | 195 000 | 13x Platinum | [16] Recorded Music NZ | |
 Norway | 30 000 | 1x Platinum | 2011-11-22 | [17] IFPI Norge |
 Poland | 200 000 | 2x Diamond | 2012 | [18] ZPAV |
 Portugal | 30 000 | 2x Platinum | ||
 Russia | 10 000 | 1x Platinum | 2011 | [19] NFPF (НФПФ) |
 Spain | 300 000 | 5x Platinum | 2012 | [20] PROMUSICAE |
 Sweden | 120 000 | 3x Platinum | 2012 | [21] IFPI Sverige |
 Switzerland | 210 000 | 7x Platinum | 2016 | [22] IFPI Schweiz |
 United Kingdom | 5 400 000 | 18x Platinum | 2022-11-11 | [23] BPI |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 5 100 000 | 17x Platinum | 2018-08-24 | [23] BPI | |
| 4 800 000 | 16x Platinum | 2012-05-25 | [23] BPI | |
| 4 500 000 | 15x Platinum | 2012-03-02 | [23] BPI | |
| 4 200 000 | 14x Platinum | 2011-12-16 | [23] BPI | |
| 3 600 000 | 12x Platinum | 2011-11-18 | [23] BPI | |
| 3 000 000 | 10x Platinum | 2011-07-08 | [23] BPI | |
| 2 700 000 | 9x Platinum | 2011-06-03 | [23] BPI | |
| 2 400 000 | 8x Platinum | 2011-04-22 | [23] BPI | |
| 2 100 000 | 7x Platinum | 2011-04-08 | [23] BPI | |
| 1 800 000 | 6x Platinum | 2011-03-25 | [23] BPI | |
| 1 500 000 | 5x Platinum | 2011-03-18 | [23] BPI | |
| 1 200 000 | 4x Platinum | 2011-03-04 | [23] BPI | |
| 900 000 | 3x Platinum | 2011-02-25 | [23] BPI | |
| 600 000 | 2x Platinum | 2011-02-11 | [23] BPI | |
| 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 2011-01-28 | [23] BPI | |
 United States | 14 000 000 | 14x Platinum | 2016-09-20 | [24] RIAA |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 11 000 000 | 11x Platinum | 2015-01-26 | [24] RIAA | |
| 10 000 000 | 10x Platinum | 2012-11-28 | [24] RIAA | |
| 9 000 000 | 9x Platinum | 2012-03-30 | [24] RIAA | |
| 8 000 000 | 8x Platinum | 2012-02-24 | [24] RIAA | |
| 7 000 000 | 7x Platinum | 2012-02-10 | [24] RIAA | |
| 6 000 000 | 6x Platinum | 2012-01-04 | [24] RIAA | |
| 5 000 000 | 5x Platinum | 2011-12-02 | [24] RIAA | |
| 4 000 000 | 4x Platinum | 2011-10-03 | [24] RIAA | |
| 3 000 000 | 3x Platinum | 2011-07-27 | [24] RIAA | |
| 2 000 000 | 2x Platinum | 2011-05-17 | [24] RIAA | |
| 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 2011-03-28 | [24] RIAA | |
 Uruguay | 4 000 | 1x Platinum | ||
 Venezuela | 10 000 | 1x Platinum | ||
 Europe (IFPI) | 10 000 000 | 10x Platinum | 2012 | [25] IFPI Europe |
| Total sales: | 28 155 617 | Сountries: 31 | ||
Year-end chart performance for 21
Decade-end chart performance for 21
| Chart 2010's | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
1 | >1,190,000 |
| Canadian Albums (SoundScan) |
1 | 1,582,000 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
1 | |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
4 | |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista) |
1 | |
| UK Albums (Official Charts) |
1 | 5,170,000 |
| UK Vinyl Albums (OCC) |
67 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
1 | |
| US Albums (Soundscan) |
1 | 12,009,000 |
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