THE BEST OF LEONARD COHEN / GREATEST HITS by LEONARD COHEN has sold 1,537,000 copies in 7 countries. The album sold best in United States (500,000 copies), Germany (400,000 copies) and France (300,000 copies).
THE BEST OF LEONARD COHEN / GREATEST HITS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
140,000 | 2x Platinum | FEBRUARY 2009 |
Australia Sales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: FEBRUARY 2009
|
 Canada |
134,000 | Soundscan | 2014 |
Canada Sales: 134,000
Certification / note: Soundscan
Certification Date / sales as of: 2014
|
 France |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 12 February, 2002 |
France Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 12 February, 2002
|
 Germany |
400,000 | 2x Platinum | February 2023 |
Germany Sales: 400,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: February 2023
|
 Hungary |
3,000 | 1x Gold | 2010 |
Hungary Sales: 3,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2010
|
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 1 September, 1976 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 September, 1976
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 31 May, 2000 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 31 May, 2000
|
| Total sales | 1,537,000 | (in 7 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,537,000
(in 7 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for THE BEST OF LEONARD COHEN / GREATEST HITS
| Chart 2009 | Rank |
| Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ) |
69 |
| Chart 2016 | Rank |
 Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) |
65 |