ORPHANS by TOM WAITS has sold 800,000 copies in 48 countries. The album sold best in United States (500,000 copies), Canada (50,000 copies) and Netherlands (25,000 copies).
ORPHANS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 2012 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2012
|
 Netherlands |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 2012 |
Netherlands Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2012
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 6 February, 2009 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 February, 2009
|
 Europe (IMPALA) |
250,000 | 1x Diamond |
Europe (IMPALA) Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of:
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| Total sales | 800,000 | (in 48 countries) |
Total
Sales: 800,000
(in 48 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for ORPHANS
| Chart 2006 | Rank | Sales |
 Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) |
71 | |
 Danish Albums (Hitlisten) |
87 | |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
95 |