THE BETTER LIFE by 3 DOORS DOWN - Sales & Charts
Updated: February 21, 2025
THE BETTER LIFE by 3 DOORS DOWN has sold 7,437,500 copies. THE BETTER LIFE sold best in the United States (7,000,000 copies), Canada (200,000 copies) and Germany (100,000 copies).
THE BETTER LIFE certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 70 000 | 1x Platinum | 2002-01 | [1] ARIA |
 Canada | 200 000 | 2x Platinum | 2000 | [2] Music Canada |
 Germany | 100 000 | 1x Gold | 2023-03 | [3] BVMI |
 New Zealand | 7 500 | 1x Gold | [4] Recorded Music NZ | |
 United Kingdom | 60 000 | 1x Silver | 2025-02-21 | [5] BPI |
 United States | 7 000 000 | 7x Platinum | 2020-02-26 | [6] RIAA |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 6 000 000 | 6x Platinum | 2003-06-09 | [6] RIAA | |
| 5 000 000 | 5x Platinum | 2001-06-22 | [6] RIAA | |
| 4 000 000 | 4x Platinum | 2000-12-01 | [6] RIAA | |
| 3 000 000 | 3x Platinum | 2000-10-05 | [6] RIAA | |
| 2 000 000 | 2x Platinum | 2000-08-18 | [6] RIAA | |
| 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 2000-05-31 | [6] RIAA | |
| 500 000 | 1x Gold | 2000-04-18 | [6] RIAA | |
| Total sales: | 7 437 500 | Сountries: 6 | ||
Year-end chart performance for THE BETTER LIFE
| Chart 2000 | Rank | Sales |
| Canadian Albums (SoundScan) |
29 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
18 | |
| US Albums (Soundscan) |
11 | 3,800,515 |
| Chart 2001 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
74 | |
 Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) |
47 | |
| Canadian Albums (SoundScan) |
182 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
43 |
Decade-end chart performance for THE BETTER LIFE
| Chart 2000's | Rank | Sales |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
46 | |
| US Albums (Soundscan) |
34 | 5,563,000 |
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