U218 SINGLES by U2 - Sales & Charts
Updated: April 11, 2025
U218 SINGLES by U2 has sold 4,249,271 copies. U218 SINGLES sold best in Europe (IFPI) (2,000,000 copies), the United Kingdom (1,500,000 copies) and the United States (1,171,000 copies).
U218 SINGLES certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Argentina | 40 000 | 1x Platinum | 2006-11-10 | [1] CAPIF |
 Australia | 350 000 | 5x Platinum | [2] ARIA | |
 Belgium | 30 000 | 1x Platinum | 2007 | [3] BRMA / ULTRATOP |
 Brazil | 60 000 | 1x Platinum | 2009 | [4] Pró-Música Brasil |
 Canada | 232 000 | 1x Platinum | 2006 | [5] Music Canada |
 Denmark | 30 000 | 1x Platinum | 2010 | [6] IFPI Danmark |
 Germany | 200 000 | 1x Platinum | 2007 | [7] BVMI |
 Grecce | 7 500 | 1x Gold | ||
 Hungary | 6 000 | 1x Platinum | 2007 | [8] MAHASZ |
 Ireland | 90 000 | 6x Platinum | 2006 | [9] IRMA |
 Italy | 50 000 | 1x Platinum (Sales since 2009) | 2019 | [10] FIMI |
 Japan | 147 771 | 1x Gold | 2006-11 | [11] RIAJ |
 Mexico | 50 000 | 1x Gold | 2007-01-25 | [12] AMPROFON |
 Netherlands | 35 000 | 1x Gold | 2006 | [13] NVPI |
 New Zealand | 60 000 | 4x Platinum | [14] Recorded Music NZ | |
 Poland | 40 000 | 2x Platinum | 2007 | [15] ZPAV |
 Portugal | 20 000 | 1x Platinum | ||
 Russia | 20 000 | 1x Platinum | 2010 | [16] NFPF (НФПФ) |
 Spain | 80 000 | 1x Platinum | 2006 | [17] PROMUSICAE |
 Switzerland | 30 000 | 1x Platinum | 2006 | [18] IFPI Schweiz |
 United Kingdom | 1 500 000 | 5x Platinum | 2025-04-11 | [19] BPI |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 1 200 000 | 4x Platinum | 2020-02-07 | [19] BPI | |
| 900 000 | 3x Platinum | 2010-02-12 | [19] BPI | |
| 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 2006-12-08 | [19] BPI | |
 United States | 1 171 000 | Soundscan | ||
 Europe (IFPI) | 2 000 000 | 2x Platinum | 2007 | [20] IFPI Europe |
| Total sales: | 4 249 271 | Сountries: 23 | ||
Year-end chart performance for U218 SINGLES
Decade-end chart performance for U218 SINGLES
| Chart 2000's | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
92 | >280,000 |
| Chart 2010's | Rank | Sales |
| UK Vinyl Albums (OCC) |
87 |
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