According to Sony Music Japan, BACKSTREET'S BACK by BACKSTREET BOYS has sold 13,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in Canada (1,000,000 copies), Germany (1,000,000 copies) and Spain (800,000 copies).
BACKSTREET'S BACK certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Argentina |
300,000 | 5x Platinum |
Argentina Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Australia |
420,000 | 6x Platinum | 2020 |
Australia Sales: 420,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2020
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 Austria |
50,000 | 1x Platinum | 3 September, 1997 |
Austria Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 3 September, 1997
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 Belgium |
50,000 | 1x Platinum |
Belgium Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Brazil |
500,000 | 2x Platinum | 1999 |
Brazil Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1999
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 Canada |
1,000,000 | 1x Diamond | May 31, 1998 |
Canada Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: May 31, 1998
|
 Chilie |
100,000 | 5x Platinum |
Chilie Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Colombia |
25,000 | 1x Gold |
Colombia Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Czech Republic |
30,000 | 1x Platinum |
Czech Republic Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Denmark |
120,000 | 6x Platinum | 4 May, 2021 |
Denmark Sales: 120,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 4 May, 2021
|
 Finland |
49,334 | IFPI Finland |
Finland Sales: 49,334
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 29 June, 1998 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 29 June, 1998
|
 Germany |
1,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 1997 |
Germany Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
|
 Grecce |
15,000 | 1x Gold |
Grecce Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Hong Kong |
80,000 | 4x Platinum |
Hong Kong Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Hungary |
50,000 | 1x Platinum |
Hungary Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 India |
80,000 | 4x Platinum |
India Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Indonesia |
200,000 | 4x Platinum |
Indonesia Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Israel |
20,000 | 1x Gold |
Israel Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Italy |
500,000 | 5x Platinum |
Italy Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | November 1997 |
Japan Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: November 1997
|
 Korea |
200,000 | RIAK / Gaon charts |
Korea Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: RIAK / Gaon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Lebanon |
5,000 | 1x Gold |
Lebanon Sales: 5,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Malaysia |
150,000 | 6x Platinum |
Malaysia Sales: 150,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Mexico |
350,000 | 1x Platinum + 1x Gold | 15 December, 2000 |
Mexico Sales: 350,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum + 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 15 December, 2000
|
 Netherlands |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1997 |
Netherlands Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
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 New Zealand |
90,000 | 6x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 90,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Poland |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1997 |
Poland Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
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 Portugal |
80,000 | 2x Platinum |
Portugal Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Singapore |
45,000 | 3x Platinum |
Singapore Sales: 45,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Slovakia |
5,000 | 1x Platinum |
Slovakia Sales: 5,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 South Africa |
100,000 | 2x Platinum |
South Africa Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Spain |
800,000 | 8x Platinum | 1998 |
Spain Sales: 800,000
Certification / note: 8x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
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 Sweden |
160,000 | 2x Platinum | 9 November, 1998 |
Sweden Sales: 160,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 9 November, 1998
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 Switzerland |
100,000 | 2x Platinum | 1997 |
Switzerland Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
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 Taiwan |
200,000 | 4x Platinum |
Taiwan Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Thailand |
150,000 | 3x Platinum |
Thailand Sales: 150,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 United Kingdom |
600,000 | 2x Platinum | 16 January,1998 |
United Kingdom Sales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 16 January,1998
|
 Venezuela |
60,000 | 3x Platinum |
Venezuela Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Europe (IFPI) |
5,000,000 | 5x Platinum | 1998 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 5,000,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
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| Worldwide sales | 13,000,000 | Sony Music Japan |
Total
Sales: 13,000,000
Source: Sony Music Japan
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