WE ARE THE WORLD by USA FOR AFRICA has sold 3,906,031 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (3,000,000 copies), Japan (642,000 copies) and Norway (119,031 copies).
WE ARE THE WORLD certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1985 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1985
|
 Japan |
642,000 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 642,000
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Norway |
119,031 | Year-end list | 1985 |
Norway Sales: 119,031
Certification / note: Year-end list
Certification Date / sales as of: 1985
|
 Portugal |
30,000 | 1x Gold | 1985 |
Portugal Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1985
|
 United States |
3,000,000 | 3x Platinum | 24 June, 1985 |
United States Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 24 June, 1985
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| Total sales | 3,906,031 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 3,906,031
(in 6 countries)
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