THE YOUNG AND THE HOPELESS by GOOD CHARLOTTE has sold 3,865,000 copies in 9 countries. The album sold best in United States (3,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Canada (200,000 copies).
THE YOUNG AND THE HOPELESS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
70,000 | 1x Platinum | JUNE 2003 |
Australia Sales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: JUNE 2003
|
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 2003 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2003
|
 France |
50,000 | 1x Silver | 2004 |
France Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 2004
|
 Germany |
100,000 | 1x Gold | January 2023 |
Germany Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: January 2023
|
 Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | August 2003 |
Japan Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: August 2003
|
 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Sweden |
30,000 | 1x Gold | 16 December, 2003 |
Sweden Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 16 December, 2003
|
 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 5 September, 2003 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 5 September, 2003
|
 United States |
3,000,000 | 3x Platinum | 19 February, 2004 |
United States Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 19 February, 2004
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| Total sales | 3,865,000 | (in 9 countries) |
Total
Sales: 3,865,000
(in 9 countries)
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Decade-end chart performance for THE YOUNG AND THE HOPELESS
| Chart 2000's | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
126 |