THE ESSENTIAL MICHAEL JACKSON by MICHAEL JACKSON has sold 5,475,392 copies in 36 countries. The album sold best in United States (2,500,000 copies), United Kingdom (1,500,000 copies) and Australia (630,000 copies).
THE ESSENTIAL MICHAEL JACKSON certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
630,000 | 9x Platinum |
Australia Sales: 630,000
Certification / note: 9x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Belgium |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 2007 |
Belgium Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2007
|
 Canada |
160,000 | Soundscan | 2014 |
Canada Sales: 160,000
Certification / note: Soundscan
Certification Date / sales as of: 2014
|
 Denmark |
15,000 | 1x Gold | 2009 |
Denmark Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
|
 Finland |
20,290 | IFPI Finland |
Finland Sales: 20,290
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 France |
200,000 | 2x Gold | 12 October, 2005 |
France Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 12 October, 2005
|
 Hungary |
3,000 | 1x Gold | 2010 |
Hungary Sales: 3,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2010
|
 Ireland |
15,000 | 1x Platinum | 2005 |
Ireland Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
|
 Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | September 2009 |
Japan Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: September 2009
|
 Korea |
5,392 | RIAK / Gaon charts |
Korea Sales: 5,392
Certification / note: RIAK / Gaon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Mexico |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 10 August, 2009 |
Mexico Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 10 August, 2009
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 New Zealand |
30,000 | 2x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Sweden |
30,000 | 1x Gold | 2011 |
Sweden Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2011
|
 United Kingdom |
1,500,000 | 5x Platinum | 02 June, 2023 |
United Kingdom Sales: 1,500,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 02 June, 2023
|
 United States |
2,500,000 | 5x Platinum | August 20, 2021 |
United States Sales: 2,500,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: August 20, 2021
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 2009 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
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| Total sales | 5,475,392 | (in 36 countries) |
Total
Sales: 5,475,392
(in 36 countries)
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Decade-end chart performance for THE ESSENTIAL MICHAEL JACKSON
| Chart 2000's | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
76 | >350,000 |
| Chart 2010's | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
80 | >630,000 |