PROTECTION by MASSIVE ATTACK has sold 1,007,500 copies in 30 countries. The album sold best in United Kingdom (300,000 copies), France (200,000 copies) and Netherlands (40,000 copies).
PROTECTION certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 France |
200,000 | 2x Gold | 2000 |
France Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2000
|
 Netherlands |
40,000 | 1x Gold | 2000 |
Netherlands Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2000
|
 New Zealand |
7,500 | 1x Gold |
New Zealand Sales: 7,500
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 2000 |
Switzerland Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2000
|
 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 1 March, 1996 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 March, 1996
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 2004 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2004
|
| Total sales | 1,007,500 | (in 30 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,007,500
(in 30 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for PROTECTION
| Chart 1995 | Rank |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
48 |