IN THE LONELY HOUR by SAM SMITH has sold 9,321,352 copies in 22 countries. The album sold best in United States (5,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (2,700,000 copies) and Australia (350,000 copies).
IN THE LONELY HOUR certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
350,000 | 5x Platinum |
Australia Sales: 350,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Austria |
15,000 | 1x Platinum | 15 May, 2015 |
Austria Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 15 May, 2015
|
 Belgium |
15,000 | 1x Gold | 2015 |
Belgium Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2015
|
 Brazil |
20,000 | 1x Gold | 2015 |
Brazil Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2015
|
 Canada |
292,000 | 2x Platinum / Soundcan sales 2014 - 2015 | 2015 |
Canada Sales: 292,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum / Soundcan sales 2014 - 2015
Certification Date / sales as of: 2015
|
 Denmark |
120,000 | 6x Platinum | 28 September, 2021 |
Denmark Sales: 120,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 28 September, 2021
|
 France |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 28 July, 2015 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 28 July, 2015
|
 Germany |
200,000 | 1x Platinum | December 2022 |
Germany Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: December 2022
|
 Iceland |
2,437 | Year-end lists | 2009 - 2019 |
Iceland Sales: 2,437
Certification / note: Year-end lists
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009 - 2019
|
 Italy |
50,000 | 1x Platinum | 2021 |
Italy Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2021
|
 Korea |
16,915 | RIAK / Gaon charts |
Korea Sales: 16,915
Certification / note: RIAK / Gaon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Mexico |
120,000 | 2x Platinum | 6 November, 2015 |
Mexico Sales: 120,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 November, 2015
|
 Netherlands |
40,000 | 1x Platinum | 2015 |
Netherlands Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2015
|
 New Zealand |
60,000 | 4x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Norway |
20,000 | 1x Platinum | 05 May, 2023 |
Norway Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 05 May, 2023
|
 Poland |
60,000 | 3x Platinum | 27 September, 2017 |
Poland Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 27 September, 2017
|
 Singapore |
20,000 | 2x Platinum | 2019 |
Singapore Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2019
|
 Spain |
20,000 | 1x Gold | 2015 |
Spain Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2015
|
 Sweden |
80,000 | 2x Platinum | 2015 |
Sweden Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2015
|
 Switzerland |
20,000 | 1x Platinum | 2015 |
Switzerland Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2015
|
 United Kingdom |
2,700,000 | 9x Platinum | 4 June, 2021 |
United Kingdom Sales: 2,700,000
Certification / note: 9x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 4 June, 2021
|
 United States |
5,000,000 | 5x Platinum | 12 November, 2020 |
United States Sales: 5,000,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 12 November, 2020
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 2014 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2014
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| Total sales | 9,321,352 | (in 22 countries) |
Total
Sales: 9,321,352
(in 22 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for IN THE LONELY HOUR
Decade-end chart performance for IN THE LONELY HOUR
| Chart 2010's | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
24 | >350,000 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
77 | |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista) |
8 | |
| UK Albums (Official Charts) |
6 | 2,590,000 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
14 |
IN THE LONELY HOUR awards, achievements and accolades
| Year | Achievement | Rank | |
| 2014 | IFPI - Top 10 global selling albums 2014 | 5 |
Year: 2014
Achievement: IFPI - Top 10 global selling albums 2014
Rank: 5
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| 2015 | IFPI - Top 10 global selling albums 2015 | 5 |
Year: 2015
Achievement: IFPI - Top 10 global selling albums 2015
Rank: 5
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