BABEL by MUMFORD & SONS has sold 4,391,000 copies in 15 countries. The album sold best in United States (2,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (1,200,000 copies) and Canada (431,000 copies).
BABEL certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
210,000 | 3x Platinum |
Australia Sales: 210,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Austria |
20,000 | 1x Platinum | 14 January, 2014 |
Austria Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 14 January, 2014
|
 Belgium |
15,000 | 1x Gold | 2012 |
Belgium Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2012
|
 Canada |
431,000 | 5x Platinum / Soundcan decade-end list | 2014 / 2019 |
Canada Sales: 431,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum / Soundcan decade-end list
Certification Date / sales as of: 2014 / 2019
|
 Denmark |
10,000 | 1x Gold | 24 October, 2017 |
Denmark Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 24 October, 2017
|
 Germany |
300,000 | 3x Gold | 2018 |
Germany Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 3x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2018
|
 Ireland |
30,000 | 2x Platinum | 2012 |
Ireland Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2012
|
 Italy |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 2016 |
Italy Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2016
|
 Netherlands |
50,000 | 1x Platinum | 2013 |
Netherlands Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2013
|
 New Zealand |
30,000 | 2x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Norway |
15,000 | 1x Gold | 3 April, 2012 |
Norway Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 3 April, 2012
|
 Sweden |
40,000 | 1x Platinum | 2015 |
Sweden Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2015
|
 Switzerland |
15,000 | 1x Gold | 2012 |
Switzerland Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2012
|
 United Kingdom |
1,200,000 | 4x Platinum | 12 July, 2019 |
United Kingdom Sales: 1,200,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 12 July, 2019
|
 United States |
2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 2 April, 2013 |
United States Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2 April, 2013
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 2013 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2013
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| Total sales | 4,391,000 | (in 15 countries) |
Total
Sales: 4,391,000
(in 15 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for BABEL
BABEL awards, achievements and accolades
| Year | Achievement | Rank | |
| 2012 | IFPI - Top 10 global selling albums 2012 | 9 |
Year: 2012
Achievement: IFPI - Top 10 global selling albums 2012
Rank: 9
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