CONTRA by VAMPIRE WEEKEND has sold 825,000 copies in 49 countries. The album sold best in United States (500,000 copies), United Kingdom (100,000 copies) and Canada (40,000 copies).
CONTRA certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
35,000 | 1x Gold |
Australia Sales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Canada |
40,000 | 1x Gold | 2012 |
Canada Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2012
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 29 January,2010 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 29 January,2010
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 21 November, 2011 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 21 November, 2011
|
 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 | 825,000 | (in 49 countries) |
Total
Sales: 825,000
(in 49 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for CONTRA
| Chart 2010 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
69 | >35,000 |
 Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) |
74 | |
 French Albums (SNEP) |
158 | |
| UK Albums (Charts Plus) |
64 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
72 |