YOUTHANASIA by MEGADETH has sold 1,310,216 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,000,000 copies), Canada (100,000 copies) and Japan (100,000 copies).
YOUTHANASIA certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Argentina |
30,000 | 1x Gold | 25 October, 1994 |
Argentina Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 25 October, 1994
|
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1994 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1994
|
 Finland |
20,216 | IFPI Finland |
Finland Sales: 20,216
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | December 1994 |
Japan Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: December 1994
|
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 5 January, 1995 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 5 January, 1995
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| Total sales | 1,310,216 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,310,216
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for YOUTHANASIA
| Chart 1994 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
87 |
| Chart 1995 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
150 |