THE SENSUAL WORLD by KATE BUSH has sold 970,010 copies in Canada, France, Japan, United Kingdom and United States.
THE SENSUAL WORLD certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1989 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1993 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1993
|
 Japan |
20,010 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 20,010
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 20 October, 1989 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 20 October, 1989
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 27 October, 1993 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 27 October, 1993
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| Total sales | 970,010 | (in 5 countries) |
Total
Sales: 970,010
(in 5 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE SENSUAL WORLD
| Chart 1989 | Rank | Sales |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
93 | |
 Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
97 | |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
45 | 330,000 |
| UK Artist Albums |
39 |