WELCOME TO THE CRUEL WORLD by BEN HARPER has sold 945,000 copies in Australia, Canada, France, United Kingdom and United States.
WELCOME TO THE CRUEL WORLD certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
35,000 | 1x Gold | MAY 1999 |
Australia Sales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: MAY 1999
|
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 2001 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 France |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 27 June, 2000 |
France Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 27 June, 2000
|
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 6 February, 2020 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 February, 2020
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| Total sales | 945,000 | (in 5 countries) |
Total
Sales: 945,000
(in 5 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for WELCOME TO THE CRUEL WORLD
| Chart 2016 | Rank |
| Australian Music DVD (ARIA) |
35 |
| Chart 2017 | Rank |
| Australian Music DVD (ARIA) |
49 |