The world's largest recorded music markets are listed annually by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). The ranking is based on retail value (rather than units) each market generates respectively per year; retail value generated by each market varies from year to year. As all financial data is given in US dollars, annual rates of change for all countries other than the United States are heavily influenced by exchange rate fluctuations, as well as by actual changes in revenue in local currency terms.
The information presented in this page only accounts for revenue generated from the recorded music industry (recorded music and auxiliary revenues generated by these recordings), and is not reflective of the entirety of the music industry, including sectors such as publishing, live music, etc.
The United States has remained the biggest market for recorded music in IFPI history, except in 2010 when Japan topped the list. The largest Asian music market, Japan has always stayed within the top two. The other largest music markets by region include the United Kingdom in Europe, Australia in Oceania, and Brazil in South America. Meanwhile, United States, Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Canada have consistently appeared among the top ten music markets throughout IFPI history. Other countries historically having appeared in the top ten include Italy, Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, China, Russia, and Mexico.
Rank | Market | Retail value US$ (millions) | Streaming | Physical | Digital | Performance rights | Synchronization |
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1 | United States | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
2 | Japan | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
3 | United Kingdom | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
4 | Germany | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
5 | China | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
6 | France | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
7 | South Korea | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
8 | Canada | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
9 | Brazil | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
10 | Australia | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Global total | 28,600 | 19,300 | 5,100 | 900 | 2,700 | 600 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Global Music Report 2024. [1]
Rank | Market | Retail value US$ (millions) | Streaming | Physical | Digital | Performance rights | Synchronization |
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1 | United States | n/a | 84% [2] | 11% [3] | n/a | n/a | n/a |
2 | Japan | 2,400.0 [4] | n/a | 66% [5] | n/a | n/a | n/a |
3 | United Kingdom | 1,638.0 [6] | 86.1% [7] | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
4 | Germany | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
5 | China | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
6 | France | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
7 | South Korea | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
8 | Canada | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
9 | Brazil | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
10 | Australia | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Global total | 26,200 | 17,500 | 4,600 | 900 | 2,500 | 600 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Global Music Report 2023. [8]
Rank | Market | Retail value US$ (millions) | Streaming | Physical | Digital | Performance rights | Synchronization |
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1 | United States | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
2 | Japan | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
3 | United Kingdom | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
4 | Germany | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
5 | France | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
6 | China | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
7 | South Korea | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
8 | Canada | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
9 | Australia | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
10 | Italy | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Global total | 25,900 | 16,900 | 5,000 | 1,100 | 2,400 | 500 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Global Music Report 2022. [9]
Rank | Market | Retail value US$ (millions) | Streaming | Physical | Digital | Performance rights | Synchronization |
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1 | United States | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
2 | Japan | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
3 | United Kingdom | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
4 | Germany | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
5 | France | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
6 | South Korea | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
7 | China | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
8 | Canada | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
9 | Australia | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
10 | Netherlands | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Global total | 21,600 | 13,400 | 4,200 | 1,200 | 2,300 | 400 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Global Music Report 2021. [10]
Rank | Market | Retail value US$ (millions) | Streaming | Physical | Digital | Performance rights | Synchronization |
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1 | United States | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
2 | Japan | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
3 | United Kingdom | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
4 | Germany | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
5 | France | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
6 | South Korea | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
7 | China | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
8 | Canada | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
9 | Australia | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
10 | Brazil | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Global total | 20,200 | 11,400 | 4,400 | 1,500 | 2,600 | 500 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Global music report 2020. [11] [12]
Rank | Market | Retail value US$ (millions) | Streaming | Physical | Digital | Performance rights | Synchronization |
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1 | United States | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
2 | Japan | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
3 | United Kingdom | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
4 | Germany | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
5 | France | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
6 | South Korea | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
7 | China | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
8 | Australia | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
9 | Canada | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
10 | Brazil | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Global total | 19,100 | 8,900 | 4,700 | 2,300 | 2,700 | 400 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Global music report 2019. [13]
Rank | Market | Retail value US$ (millions) | Physical | Digital | Performance rights | Synchronization |
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1 | United States | 5,916.1 | 15% | 75% | 7% | 3% |
2 | Japan | 2,727.5 | 72% | 21% | 5% | 1% |
3 | Germany | 1,323.1 | 43% | 36% | 20% | 1% |
4 | United Kingdom | 1,310.7 | 30% | 50% | 18% | 2% |
5 | France | 925.1 | 36% | 34% | 27% | 3% |
6 | South Korea | 494.4 | 37% | 59% | 4% | 0% |
7 | Canada | 437.2 | 21% | 65% | 14% | 1% |
8 | Australia | 412.9 | 19% | 68% | 11% | 2% |
9 | Brazil | 295.8 | 5% | 60% | 34% | 0% |
10 | China | 292.3 | 3% | 90% | 7% | 0% |
Global total | 17,270 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Global music report 2018. [14]
Rank | Market | Retail value US$ (millions) | Physical | Digital | Performance rights | Synchronization |
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1 | United States | 5,318.2 | 18% | 70% | 8% | 4% |
2 | Japan | 2,745.9 | 73% | 20% | 6% | 1% |
3 | United Kingdom | 1,251.1 | 32% | 47% | 19% | 2% |
4 | Germany | 1,212.0 | 52% | 32% | 16% | 1% |
5 | France | 849.5 | 38% | 30% | 29% | 3% |
6 | Canada | 367.9 | 27% | 63% | 9% | 0% |
7 | Australia | 357.2 | 23% | 64% | 11% | 2% |
8 | South Korea | 330.1 | 35% | 59% | 5% | 0% |
9 | Italy | 263.7 | 41% | 34% | 22% | 3% |
10 | Netherlands | 243.3 | 28% | 43% | 29% | 1% |
Global total | 15,700 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Grobal music report 2017. [15]
Rank | Market | Retail value US$ (millions) | % Change | Physical | Digital | Performance rights | Synchronization |
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1 | United States | 4,997.3 | 1.0% | 23% | 66% | 7% | 4% |
2 | Japan | 2,446.7 | 3.0% | 75% | 18% | 6% | 1% |
3 | United Kingdom | 1,354.0 | 0.6% | 35% | 44% | 19% | 2% |
4 | Germany | 1,309.9 | –0.3% | 60% | 25% | 14% | 1% |
5 | France | 809.1 | –2.2% | 42% | 25% | 29% | 4% |
6 | Australia | 342.8 | 6.1% | 29% | 57% | 12% | 2% |
7 | Canada | 335.8 | 8.3% | 35% | 52% | 11% | 2% |
8 | South Korea | 281.3 | 12.4% | 31% | 62% | 7% | 0% |
9 | Italy | 265.5 | 25.1% | 44% | 31% | 22% | 3% |
10 | Brazil | 247.0 | –1.8% | 25% | 38% | 37% | 0% |
Global total | 14,800 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Grobal music report 2016. [16]
Rank | Market | Retail value US$ (millions) | % Change | Physical | Digital | Performance rights | Synchronization |
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1 | United States | 4,898.3 | 2.1% | 26% | 71% | 0% | 4% |
2 | Japan | 2,627.9 | –5.5% | 78% | 17% | 3% | 1% |
3 | Germany | 1,404.8 | 1.9% | 70% | 22% | 7% | 1% |
4 | United Kingdom | 1,334.6 | –2.8% | 41% | 45% | 12% | 2% |
5 | France | 842.8 | –3.4% | 57% | 27% | 13% | 3% |
6 | Australia | 376.1 | –6.8% | 32% | 56% | 9% | 2% |
7 | Canada | 342.5 | –11.3% | 38% | 53% | 6% | 2% |
8 | South Korea | 265.8 | 19.2% | 38% | 58% | 3% | 1% |
9 | Brazil | 246.5 | 2.0% | 41% | 37% | 21% | 1% |
10 | Italy | 235.2 | –4.1% | 51% | 33% | 13% | 3% |
Global total | 14,966 | -0.4% | 46% | 46% | 6% | 2% |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2014 annual report. [17]
Rank | Market | Retail value US$ (millions) | % Change | Physical | Digital | Performance rights | Synchronization |
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1 | United States | 4,473.5 | 0.8% | 30% | 60% | 6% | 4% |
2 | Japan | 3,012.0 | –16.7% | 80% | 16% | 3% | 1% |
3 | Germany | 1,365.1 | 1.1% | 73% | 21% | 6% | 1% |
4 | United Kingdom | 1,303.5 | 2.2% | 44% | 44% | 10% | 1% |
5 | France | 956.2 | 1.3% | 64% | 23% | 12% | 2% |
6 | Australia | 430.8 | –8.4% | 37% | 54% | 7% | 2% |
7 | Canada | 424.1 | –2.5% | 41% | 50% | 7% | 2% |
8 | Italy | 238.8 | 8.3% | 56% | 27% | 15% | 3% |
9 | Brazil | 227.9 | –1.7% | 54% | 34% | 12% | 1% |
10 | South Korea | 211.3 | 9.7% | 46% | 51% | 2% | 0% |
Global total | 15,029.5 | -3.9% | 51% | 39% | 7% | 2% |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2013 annual report. [18]
Rank | Market | Retail value US$ (millions) | % Change | Physical | Digital | Performance rights | Synchronization |
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1 | United States | 4,481.8 | –0.5% | 34% | 58% | 4% | 4% |
2 | Japan | 4,422.0 | 4% | 80% | 17% | 2% | 1% |
3 | United Kingdom | 1,325.8 | –6.1% | 49% | 39% | 10% | 2% |
4 | Germany | 1,297.9 | –4.6% | 75% | 19% | 5% | 1% |
5 | France | 907.6 | –2.9% | 64% | 23% | 11% | 2% |
6 | Australia | 507.4 | 6.8% | 45% | 47% | 6% | 2% |
7 | Canada | 453.5 | 5.8% | 48% | 43% | 7% | 2% |
8 | Brazil | 257.2 | 8.9% | 62% | 27% | 9% | 2% |
9 | Italy | 217.5 | –1.8% | 62% | 27% | 9% | 2% |
10 | Netherlands | 216.3 | –4.7% | 58% | 27% | 14% | 1% |
Global total | 16,480.6 | 0.2% | 57% | 35% | 6% | 2% |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2012 annual report. [19]
Rank | Market | Retail value US$ (millions) | % Change | Physical | Digital | Performance rights | Synchronization |
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1 | United States | 4,372.9 | –0.1% | 42% | 51% | 3% | 4% |
2 | Japan | 4,087.7 | –7.0% | 75% | 22% | 2% | 1% |
3 | Germany | 1,473.7 | –0.2% | 78% | 15% | 6% | 1% |
4 | United Kingdom | 1,433.7 | –3.1% | 58% | 32% | 8% | 2% |
5 | France | 1,002.2 | –3.7% | 71% | 19% | 8% | 2% |
6 | Australia | 475.2 | 5.7% | 55% | 38% | 5% | 2% |
7 | Canada | 434.0 | 2.6% | 54% | 38% | 4% | 4% |
8 | Netherlands | 240.2 | –12.1% | 71% | 14% | 15% | 0% |
9 | Italy | 239.9 | –6.4% | 68% | 20% | 9% | 3% |
10 | Brazil | 262.6 | 8.6% | 74% | 17% | 8% | 1% |
Global total | 16,645.9 | -3.0% | 61% | 31% | 6% | 2% |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2011 annual report. [19]
Rank | Market | Singles (millions) | Albums (millions) | DVDs (millions) | VHS cassettes (millions) | Total units (millions) | Retail value US$ (millions) | Population (millions) |
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1 | Japan | 44.5 | 114.5 | 17.5 | 176.5 | 4,096.9 | 126.8 | |
2 | United States | 1.5 | 225.8 | 8.7 | 0.4 | 236.4 | 3,635.2 | 310.2 |
3 | Germany | 6.8 | 98.7 | 8.7 | 114.2 | 1,713.6 | 82.3 | |
4 | United Kingdom | 2.4 | 99.8 | 3.5 | 105.7 | 1,388.1 | 62.3 | |
5 | France | 1.6 | 48.4 | 3.3 | 53.3 | 999.6 | 64.8 | |
6 | Australia | 0.0 | 24.5 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 27.1 | 408 | 21.5 |
7 | Canada | 0.2 | 25.9 | 2.7 | 28.8 | 343.2 | 33.7 | |
8 | Italy | 0.1 | 16 | 0.6 | 16.7 | 275.4 | 58.1 | |
9 | Netherlands | 0.5 | 16.7 | 2 | 21.3 | 270.2 | 16.8 | |
10 | Brazil | 0.0 | 20.7 | 7.3 | 28 | 258.7 | 201.1 | |
Global total | 66.4 | 933.2 | 78.1 | 0.5 | 1,078.2 | 16,146.8 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2010 annual report. [20] Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.
Rank | Market | Singles (millions) | Albums (millions) | DVDs (millions) | VHS cassettes (millions) | Total units (millions) | Retail value US$ (millions) | Population (millions) |
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1 | United States | 1.2 | 292.8 | 11.5 | 0.6 | 306 | 4,562 | 307.2 |
2 | Japan | 43.6 | 125 | 19 | 0.01 | 187.6 | 4,244.5 | 127.1 |
3 | Germany | 4.7 | 103.3 | 8.9 | 116.9 | 1,945.8 | 82.3 | |
4 | United Kingdom | 4.2 | 119.4 | 5.0 | 128.6 | 1,730.5 | 61.1 | |
5 | France | 2.8 | 51 | 3.4 | 57.2 | 1,157.5 | 64.1 | |
6 | Australia | 0.6 | 29.4 | 4 | 0.002 | 34 | 456.2 | 22 |
7 | Canada | 30.8 | 2.3 | 33.1 | 401.6 | 33.5 | ||
8 | Netherlands | 0.7 | 17.8 | 2.8 | 21.3 | 340.6 | 16.6 | |
9 | Italy | 0.6 | 16.6 | 0.7 | 0.01 | 17.9 | 293.8 | 58.1 |
10 | Spain | 0.02 | 15.2 | 4 | 0.01 | 19.2 | 266.8 | 46.7 |
Global total | 60.9 | 1074.9 | 92.6 | 0.6 | 1,229 | 18,606.2 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2009 annual report. [21] Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.
Rank | Market | Singles (millions) | Albums (millions) | DVDs (millions) | VHS cassettes (millions) | Total units (millions) | Retail value US$ (millions) | Population (millions) |
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1 | United States | 1.2 | 384.7 | 12.3 | 0.5 | 398 | 5,977.4 | 303.8 |
2 | Japan | 48.3 | 165.4 | 17.1 | 0.04 | 230.8 | 5,171.1 | 127.3 |
3 | Germany | 7.5 | 107.1 | 7.4 | 122 | 2,370 | 82.4 | |
4 | United Kingdom | 6.6 | 131.2 | 4.5 | 142.3 | 2,274.9 | 60.9 | |
5 | France | 4.7 | 53.8 | 3.2 | 61.7 | 1,342.5 | 64.1 | |
6 | Australia | 1.4 | 30.2 | 3.9 | 0.04 | 35.5 | 555.3 | 21 |
7 | Canada | 0.09 | 35 | 3.1 | 38.2 | 530 | 33.2 | |
8 | Italy | 0.3 | 20.6 | 0.6 | 0.07 | 21.57 | 427 | 58.1 |
9 | Russia | 70.1 | 70.1 | 395.2 | 140.7 | |||
10 | Spain | 0.07 | 19.8 | 1.3 | 0.09 | 21.26 | 374.3 | 45.2 |
Global total | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 23,490.0 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2008 annual report, except where noted below. [22] Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.
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Rank | Market | Singles (millions) | Albums (millions) | DVDs (millions) | VHS cassettes (millions) | Total units (millions) | Retail value US$ (millions) | Population (millions) |
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1 | United States | 3.3 | 511.1 | 26.6 | 0.9 | 542 | 7,985.6 | 303.8 |
2 | Japan | 57.6 | 176.5 | 17.1 | 0.2 | 251.4 | 4,174.5 | 127.3 |
3 | United Kingdom | 11.3 | 139 | 5.2 | 155.5 | 2,696.4 | 60.9 | |
4 | Germany | 10.6 | 113.3 | 9.1 | 133 | 2,142.2 | 82.4 | |
5 | France | 7.9 | 62.6 | 4.9 | 79.95 | 1,471 | 64.1 | |
6 | Australia | 2.6 | 33.8 | 4.5 | 0.001 | 40.9 | 564.8 | 20.6 |
7 | Canada | 0.09 | 40.8 | 3.3 | 0.03 | 44.2 | 561.8 | 33.2 |
8 | Italy | 0.4 | 25.5 | 1.1 | 0.001 | 27 | 493.3 | 58.1 |
9 | Russia | 0.05 | 75 | 75 | 418.8 | 140.7 | ||
10 | Netherlands | 1 | 18.8 | 3 | 22.8 | 385 | 16.6 | |
Global total | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 25,258.4 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2007 annual report, except where noted below. [25] Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.
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Rank | Market | Singles (millions) | Albums (millions) | DVDs (millions) | VHS cassettes (millions) | Total units (millions) | Retail value US$ (millions) | Population (millions) |
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1 | United States | 2.9 | 614.9 | 22.2 | 0.9 | 640.9 | 9,651.4 | 301.1 |
2 | Japan | 63.2 | 197.5 | 18.7 | 0.2 | 279.6 | 4,495.2 | 127.4 |
3 | United Kingdom | 19 | 164.4 | 7.3 | 190.7 | 3,051.1 | 60.8 | |
4 | Germany | 15.9 | 114.4 | 10.2 | 0.08 | 140.5 | 2,029.1 | 82.4 |
5 | France | 18.3 | 75.7 | 5.7 | 0.002 | 99.7 | 1,661.7 | 63.7 |
6 | Canada | 0.2 | 49.1 | 3.9 | 53.2 | 667.8 | 33.4 | |
7 | Australia | 4.6 | 38.1 | 4.1 | 46.8 | 583.6 | 20.4 | |
8 | Italy | 0.7 | 28.8 | 1.7 | 31.2 | 556.9 | 58.1 | |
9 | Spain | 0.8 | 25.9 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 29.2 | 464.8 | 44.4 |
10 | Russia | 0.06 | 72.1 | 72.1 | 405 | 141.4 | ||
Global total | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 28,121.0 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2006 annual report, except where noted below. [26] Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.
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Rank | Market | Singles (millions) | Albums (millions) | DVDs (millions) | VHS cassettes (millions) | Total units (millions) | Retail value US$ (millions) | Population (millions) |
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1 | United States | 5 | 705.4 | 27.8 | 6 | 744.2 | 11,195 | 295.7 |
2 | Japan | 63.3 | 211.8 | 20.1 | 0.2 | 295.4 | 4,883.5 | 127.4 |
3 | United Kingdom | 26.8 | 172.6 | 8.3 | 207.7 | 3,330.4 | 60.4 | |
4 | Germany | 17.8 | 114.7 | 9.6 | 0.7 | 142.8 | 2,146.4 | 82.4 |
5 | France | 25.4 | 96.2 | 14.7 | 0.09 | 136.39 | 1,940.3 | 60.7 |
6 | Canada | 0.3 | 52.5 | 4.2 | 0.05 | 56.7 | 708.3 | 32.8 |
7 | Italy | 1 | 31.6 | 1.8 | 34.4 | 639.8 | 58.4 | |
8 | Australia | 7.8 | 42 | 3.8 | 0.002 | 53.6 | 637.7 | 20.1 |
9 | Spain | 1.7 | 31.1 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 36.2 | 547.1 | 40.4 |
10 | Netherlands | 2 | 20.4 | 4.6 | 0.001 | 27 | 423.1 | 16.4 |
Global total | 162.0 | 1,974.9 | 142.8 | 7.5 | 2,287.2 | 31,595.2 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2005 annual report, except where noted below. [29] Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.
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Rank | Market | Singles (millions) | Albums (millions) | DVDs (millions) | Total units (millions) | Retail value US$ (millions) | Population (millions) |
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1 | United States | 6.6 | 767 | 29 | 809.7 [l] | 12,153.4 | 297 |
2 | Japan | 81.3 | 201.3 | 20.3 | 255.6 [m] | 5,167.8 | 127.8 |
3 | United Kingdom | 31.4 | 174.6 | 7.7 | 194.1 [m] | 3,508.7 | 59.4 |
4 | Germany | 23.5 | 146.6 | 11.5 | 181.3 [m] | 2,149 | 82.5 |
5 | France | 24.3 | 106.4 | 9 | 126.6 [m] | 1,979.3 | 60.4 |
6 | Australia | 9.6 | 39.5 | 4.5 | 47.6 [m] | 716.7 | 19.9 |
7 | Canada | 0.5 | 54.8 | 4.8 | 60.2 [l] | 693.8 | 31.7 |
8 | Italy | 1.4 | 33.1 | 2 | 37.8 [l] | 652.5 | 57.3 |
9 | Spain | 1.3 | 34 | 3.5 | 38.4 [m] | 572.8 | 41.1 |
10 | Netherlands | 2.7 | 23.2 | 5.3 | 29.9 [m] | 507.7 | 16.2 |
Global total | 197.8 | 2,114.2 | 197.7 | 2,755.7 | 33,613.6 | 4,948.1 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2004 annual report, except where noted below. [27] Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.
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Rank | Market | Singles (millions) | LPs (millions) | Cassettes (millions) | CDs (millions) | DVDs (millions) | VHSs (millions) | Retail value US$ (millions) | Population (millions) |
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1 | United States | 12.1 | 1.5 | 17.2 | 746 | 17.5 | 1.6 | 11,847.9 | 294 |
2 | Japan | 86.5 | 1.4 | 4 | 205.8 | 18.2 | 1.1 | 4,909.7 | 127.7 |
3 | United Kingdom | 36.4 | 2 | 0.9 | 233.9 | 6.4 | 0.6 | 3,215.7 | 59.3 |
4 | France | 30.9 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 117.9 | 6.9 | 0.5 | 2,114.7 | 60.1 |
5 | Germany | 26.8 | 1.1 | 15.5 | 146.8 | 9.0 | 1.9 | 2,022.1 | 82.5 |
6 | Canada | 0.9 | – | 0.4 | 53.1 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 676 | 31.5 |
7 | Australia | 10 | 0.05 | 0.4 | 52.9 | 5.1 | 0.1 | 673.8 | 19.7 |
8 | Italy | 2.8 | 0.03 | 1.3 | 36.2 | 1.3 | 0.05 | 644.6 | 57.4 |
9 | Spain | 3.8 | 0.01 | 1 | 53.9 | 1.5 | 0.008 | 595.9 | 41.1 |
10 | Netherlands | 3.2 | 0.2 | 0.07 | 24.6 | 4.8 | 0.2 | 498.8 | 16.1 |
Global total | 232.5 | 7.3 | 427.2 | 2,111.6 | 105.7 | 9.4 | 32,012.2 | 4,882.7 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2004 annual report, except where noted below. [32] Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.
Rank | Market | Singles (millions) | LPs (millions) | Cassettes (millions) | CDs (millions) | Retail value US$ (millions) | Population (millions) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | United States | 8.4 | 1.7 | 32.4 | 803.3 | 12,325.7 | 285,9 |
2 | Japan | 77.1 | 2.2 | 4.6 | 228.9 | 4,593.3 | 127.2 |
3 | United Kingdom | 52.5 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 221.6 | 2,859.4 | 5 |
4 | France | 40.5 | 0.5 | 5 | 130.4 | 1,989.7 | 59.4 |
5 | Germany | 39.2 | 1 | 21.8 | 178.2 | 1,988.0 | 82 |
6 | Canada | 0.6 | – | 1.1 | 57 | 587.9 | 30.7 |
7 | Italy | 3.6 | 0.1 | 4 | 44.7 | 554.7 | 57.5 |
8 | Spain | 2.2 | 0.01 | 2.4 | 61.7 | 542.3 | 39.9 |
9 | Australia | 11.9 | 0.03 | 0.6 | 49.2 | 499.9 | 19.3 |
10 | Mexico | 0.6 | 0.02 | 2.9 | 51.1 | 445.5 | 100.3 |
Global total | 265.3 | 8.5 | 487 | 2,253.4 | 30,980.9 | 4,771,3 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2004 annual report, except where noted below. [33] Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.
Rank | Market | Singles (millions) | Cassettes (millions) | CDs (millions) | Retail value US$ (millions) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | United States | 13,193.4 | |||
2 | Japan | 6,521.0 | |||
3 | United Kingdom | 32.2 | 175.7 | 2.855.6 | |
4 | Germany | 2.832.5 | |||
5 | France | 2.134.8 | |||
6 | Brazil | 1.055.7 | |||
7 | Canada | 11.2 | 969.3 | ||
8 | Spain | 680.8 | |||
9 | Australia | 606.7 | |||
10 | Italy | 597.7 | |||
Global total | 458.8 | 1,300 | 2,400 | 38,700 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on the IFPI annual report and reported by Billboard. [34]
Rank | Market | Singles (millions) | Cassettes (millions) | CDs (millions) | Retail value US$ (millions) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | United States | 11,906.0 | |||
2 | Japan | 6,261.7 | |||
3 | Germany | 2,836.8 | |||
4 | United Kingdom | 2,729.7 | |||
5 | France | 2,199.5 | |||
6 | Brazil | 1,199.1 | |||
7 | Canada | 977.5 | |||
8 | Australia | 739.1 | |||
9 | Netherlands | 600.1 | |||
10 | Spain | 599.9 | |||
Global total | 30,049.3 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on the IFPI annual report and reported by Billboard. [35]
Rank | Market | Singles (millions) | Cassettes (millions) | CDs (millions) | Retail value US$ (millions) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | United States | 12,300 | |||
2 | Japan | 6,800 | |||
3 | Germany | 3,200 | |||
4 | United Kingdom | 2,700 | |||
5 | France | 2,300 | |||
6 | Brazil | 1,400 | |||
7 | Canada | 912 | |||
8 | Australia | 815 | |||
9 | Netherlands | 660 | |||
10 | Italy | 637 | |||
Global total | 461 | 1,400 | 2,100 | 39,800 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on the IFPI annual report and reported by Billboard. [36]
Market | Singles (millions) | LPs (millions) | Cassettes (millions) | CDs (millions) | Retail value US$ (millions) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Global total | 320 | 150 | 1,100 | 1,000 | 25,400 |
Source: Figures within the table are based on the IFPI annual report and reported by Billboard. [37]
Country | Geographical region | Top 10 appearances (number of years) | Latest year in the top 10 | Highest rank |
---|---|---|---|---|
United States | USA & Canada | 25 | 2023 | 1 |
Japan | Asia | 25 | 2023 | 1 |
United Kingdom | Europe | 25 | 2023 | 3 |
Germany | Europe | 25 | 2023 | 3 |
France | Europe | 25 | 2023 | 4 |
Canada | USA & Canada | 25 | 2023 | 6 |
Australia | Australasia | 25 | 2023 | 6 |
Italy | Europe | 18 | 2021 | 7 |
Brazil | Latin America | 14 | 2023 | 6 |
Netherlands | Europe | 12 | 2020 | 8 |
South Korea | Asia | 11 | 2023 | 6 |
Spain | Europe | 9 | 2009 | 8 |
China | Asia | 7 | 2023 | 5 |
Russia | Europe | 3 | 2008 | 9 |
Mexico | Latin America | 1 | 2002 | 10 |
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