THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL by NINE INCH NAILS has sold 4,435,000 copies in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and United States.
THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
35,000 | 1x Gold | JUNE 1995 |
Australia Sales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: JUNE 1995
|
 Canada |
300,000 | 3x Platinum | 1997 |
Canada Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
4,000,000 | 4x Platinum | 28 October, 1998 |
United States Sales: 4,000,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 28 October, 1998
|
| Total sales | 4,435,000 | (in 4 countries) |
Total
Sales: 4,435,000
(in 4 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL
| Chart 1994 | Rank | Sales |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
92 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
59 | |
| US Albums (Soundscan) |
45 | 1,400,000 |
| Chart 1995 | Rank | Sales |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
69 |