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
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 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
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 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
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 Germany |
1,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 1997 |
Germany Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
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 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
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 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 Zeland |
90,000 | 6x Platinum |
New Zeland 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
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 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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