According to Sony Music Japan, AFTERGLOW by SARAH MCLACHLAN has sold 4,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (2,000,000 copies), Canada (500,000 copies) and United Kingdom (100,000 copies).
AFTERGLOW certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
35,000 | 1x Gold |
Australia Sales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Canada |
500,000 | 5x Platinum | 2004 |
Canada Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2004
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 11 June, 2004 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 11 June, 2004
|
 United States |
2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 30 January, 2004 |
United States Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 30 January, 2004
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| Worldwide sales | 4,000,000 | Sony Music Japan |
Total
Sales: 4,000,000
Source: Sony Music Japan
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Year-end chart performance for AFTERGLOW
| Chart 2003 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
124 |
| Chart 2004 | Rank |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
83 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
34 |