THE CHRONICLES OF LIFE AND DEATH by GOOD CHARLOTTE has sold 1,385,000 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,000,000 copies), Germany (100,000 copies) and Japan (100,000 copies).
THE CHRONICLES OF LIFE AND DEATH certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
70,000 | 1x Platinum |
Australia Sales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Austria |
15,000 | 1x Gold | 3 January, 2006 |
Austria Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 3 January, 2006
|
 Germany |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 2005 |
Germany Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
|
 Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | September 2004 |
Japan Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: September 2004
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 15 October, 2004 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 15 October, 2004
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 15 December, 2004 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 15 December, 2004
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| Total sales | 1,385,000 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,385,000
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE CHRONICLES OF LIFE AND DEATH
| Chart 2004 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
75 | >70,000 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
171 | |
| Chart 2005 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
60 | |
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) |
73 | |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
88 | |
 Italian Albums (FIMI) |
94 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
117 |