According to Sony Music Japan, A MEDIO VIVIR by RICKY MARTIN has sold 2,100,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (500,000 copies), Spain (400,000 copies) and Argentina (360,000 copies).
A MEDIO VIVIR certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Argentina |
360,000 | 6x Platinum | 28 August, 1995 |
Argentina Sales: 360,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 28 August, 1995
|
 Belgium |
50,000 | 1x Platinum |
Belgium Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Finland |
29,363 | IFPI Finland |
Finland Sales: 29,363
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 France |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 8 September, 1998 |
France Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 8 September, 1998
|
 Spain |
400,000 | 4x Platinum | 1997 |
Spain Sales: 400,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
|
 Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 1997 |
Switzerland Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 27 October, 1997 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 27 October, 1997
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 1998 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
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| Worldwide sales | 2,100,000 | Sony Music Japan |
Total
Sales: 2,100,000
Source: Sony Music Japan
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