THE DOCUMENTARY by THE GAME has sold 3,285,000 copies in 8 countries. The album sold best in United States (2,700,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Canada (100,000 copies).
THE DOCUMENTARY certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Australia |
35,000 | 1x Gold | NOVEMBER 2006 |
AustraliaSales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: NOVEMBER 2006
|
Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 2005 |
CanadaSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
|
Denmark |
20,000 | 1x Platinum | 7 April, 2020 |
DenmarkSales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 7 April, 2020
|
Germany |
100,000 | 1x Gold | March 2023 |
GermanySales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: March 2023
|
Ireland |
15,000 | 1x Platinum | 2005 |
IrelandSales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
|
New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New ZealandSales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 16 September, 2005 |
United KingdomSales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 16 September, 2005
|
United States |
2,700,000 | 2x Platinum | 23 March, 2005 |
United StatesSales: 2,700,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 23 March, 2005
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| Total sales | 3,285,000 | (in 8 countries) |
Total
Sales: 3,285,000
(in 8 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for THE DOCUMENTARY
| Chart 2005 | Rank | Sales |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) |
49 | |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
56 | |
French Albums (SNEP) |
104 | |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
75 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
27 | |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) |
100 | |
UK Artist Albums |
66 | 298,000 |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
16 | |
US Albums (Soundscan) |
10 | 2,275,646 |
Worldwide Albums (IFPI Global Music Report) |
18 |


Australia
Canada
Denmark
Germany
Ireland
New Zealand
United Kingdom
United States