CHAOS AND CREATION IN THE BACKYARD by PAUL MCCARTNEY has sold 799,073 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (500,000 copies), France (100,000 copies) and United Kingdom (100,000 copies).
CHAOS AND CREATION IN THE BACKYARD certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 2005 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
|
 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 13 December, 2005 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 13 December, 2005
|
 Japan |
39,073 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 39,073
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Russia |
10,000 | 1x Gold | 2005 |
Russia Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 23 September, 2005 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 23 September, 2005
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 25 October, 2005 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 25 October, 2005
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| Total sales | 799,073 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 799,073
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for CHAOS AND CREATION IN THE BACKYARD
| Chart 2005 | Rank |
| French Albums (SNEP) |
103 |