According to Sony Music Japan, THE WALL by PINK FLOYD has sold 33,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (12,135,000 copies), Germany (2,000,000 copies) and Canada (1,360,000 copies).
THE WALL certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Argentina |
120,000 | 2x Platinum |
Argentina Sales: 120,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Australia |
800,000 | 11x Platinum / The Sydney Morning Herald | 2013 |
Australia Sales: 800,000
Certification / note: 11x Platinum / The Sydney Morning Herald
Certification Date / sales as of: 2013
|
 Canada |
1,360,000 | 2x Diamond | 1995 |
Canada Sales: 1,360,000
Certification / note: 2x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
|
 Denmark |
120,000 | 6x Platinum | 6 April, 2021 |
Denmark Sales: 120,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 April, 2021
|
 France |
1,000,000 | 1x Diamond | 1991 |
France Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: 1991
|
 Germany |
2,000,000 | 4x Platinum | 1979 |
Germany Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1979
|
 Grecce |
100,000 | 1x Gold |
Grecce Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Hong Kong |
20,000 | 1x Platinum |
Hong Kong Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Italy |
250,000 | 5x Platinum | 2021 |
Italy Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2021
|
 Japan |
84,000 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 84,000
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Netherlands |
135,000 | 1x Platinum + 1x Gold | 1979 / 2006 |
Netherlands Sales: 135,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum + 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1979 / 2006
|
 New Zealand |
210,000 | 14x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 210,000
Certification / note: 14x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Poland |
70,000 | 1x Platinum + 1x Platinum | 2003 |
Poland Sales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum + 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2003
|
 Portugal |
30,000 | 1x Gold | 1980 |
Portugal Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1980
|
 Spain |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1980 |
Spain Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1980
|
 United Kingdom |
900,000 | 1x Platinum + 2x Platinum | 12 December, 1979 / 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 900,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum + 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 12 December, 1979 / 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
12,135,000 | 23x Platinum | 29 January, 1999 |
United States Sales: 12,135,000
Certification / note: 23x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 29 January, 1999
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| Worldwide sales | 33,000,000 | Sony Music Japan |
Total
Sales: 33,000,000
Source: Sony Music Japan
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Year-end chart performance for THE WALL
Decade-end chart performance for THE WALL
| Chart 1980's | Rank |
| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) |
29 |
| Chart 2010's | Rank |
| UK Vinyl Albums (OCC) |
36 |