THE WRITING'S ON THE WALL by DESTINY'S CHILD has sold 10,795,480 copies in 34 countries. The album sold best in United States (8,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (900,000 copies) and Canada (500,000 copies).
THE WRITING'S ON THE WALL certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
210,000 | 3x Platinum | FEBRUARY 2001 |
Australia Sales: 210,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: FEBRUARY 2001
|
 Belgium |
50,000 | 1x Platinum |
Belgium Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Canada |
500,000 | 5x Platinum | 2001 |
Canada Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 Denmark |
40,000 | 2x Platinum | 12 January, 2021 |
Denmark Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 12 January, 2021
|
 France |
200,000 | 2x Gold | 2001 |
France Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 2001 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 Japan |
40,480 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 40,480
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Netherlands |
160,000 | 2x Platinum | 2001 |
Netherlands Sales: 160,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 New Zealand |
45,000 | 3x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 45,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Norway |
45,000 | 1x Gold + 1x Platinum | 2001 / 30 November, 2020 |
Norway Sales: 45,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold + 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001 / 30 November, 2020
|
 Sweden |
40,000 | 1x Gold | 14 May, 2001 |
Sweden Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 14 May, 2001
|
 Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 2000 |
Switzerland Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2000
|
 United Kingdom |
900,000 | 3x Platinum | 19 January,2001 |
United Kingdom Sales: 900,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 19 January,2001
|
 United States |
8,000,000 | 8x Platinum | 6 November, 2001 |
United States Sales: 8,000,000
Certification / note: 8x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 November, 2001
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 2001 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
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| Total sales | 10,795,480 | (in 34 countries) |
Total
Sales: 10,795,480
(in 34 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE WRITING'S ON THE WALL
| Chart 1999 | Rank | Sales |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) |
69 | |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
99 | |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
44 | |
| UK Albums |
112 | 150,000 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
88 | |
| US Albums (Soundscan) |
42 | 1,600,000 |
| Chart 2000 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
13 | |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) |
37 | |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) |
43 | |
| Canadian Albums (SoundScan) |
15 | |
| Danish Albums (Hitlisten) |
92 | |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
42 | |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
83 | |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
7 | |
| UK Albums |
25 | 630,000 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
13 | |
| US Albums (Soundscan) |
10 | 3,802,165 |
| Chart 2001 | Rank | Sales |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) |
55 | |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) |
66 | |
| Canadian Albums (SoundScan) |
192 | |
| European Albums (Music & Media) |
80 | |
| UK Albums |
106 | 190,000 |
| UK Artist Albums |
82 | 190,000 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
87 |