WAR by U2 has sold 6,530,880 copies in 13 countries. The album sold best in United States (4,000,000 copies), France (900,000 copies) and United Kingdom (600,000 copies).
WAR certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
140,000 | 2x Platinum | JULY 1996 |
Australia Sales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: JULY 1996
|
 Belgium |
50,000 | 1x Platinum | 2009 |
Belgium Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
|
 Brazil |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1994 |
Brazil Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1994
|
 Canada |
300,000 | 3x Platinum | 1987 |
Canada Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
|
 France |
900,000 | 1x Platinum + 2x Platinum | 1992 / 1996 |
France Sales: 900,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum + 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1992 / 1996
|
 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1990 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1990
|
 Japan |
20,880 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 20,880
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Netherlands |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1984 |
Netherlands Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1984
|
 New Zealand |
45,000 | 3x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 45,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Spain |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1987 |
Spain Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
|
 Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 1989 |
Switzerland Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 United Kingdom |
600,000 | 2x Platinum | 1 March, 1992 |
United Kingdom Sales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 March, 1992
|
 United States |
4,000,000 | 4x Platinum | 11 September, 1995 |
United States Sales: 4,000,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 11 September, 1995
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| Total sales | 6,530,880 | (in 13 countries) |
Total
Sales: 6,530,880
(in 13 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for WAR
| Chart 1983 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
14 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
32 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
12 |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
26 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
25 |
| Chart 1984 | Rank |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
28 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
97 |
| Chart 1985 | Rank |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
64 |