RIO by DURAN DURAN has sold 2,935,316 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (2,360,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Canada (200,000 copies).
RIO certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1983 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1983
|
 Finland |
30,316 | IFPI Finland |
Finland Sales: 30,316
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Portugal |
30,000 | 1x Gold | 1982 |
Portugal Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1982
|
 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 11 November, 1982 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 11 November, 1982
|
 United States |
2,360,000 | 2x Platinum | 14 October, 1991 |
United States Sales: 2,360,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 14 October, 1991
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| Total sales | 2,935,316 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,935,316
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for RIO
| Chart 1982 | Rank |
 Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) |
24 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
16 |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
5 |
| Chart 1983 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
9 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
38 |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
20 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
13 |
| Chart 1984 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
78 |