THE BEST OF ABBA by ABBA has sold 2,221,737 copies in 7 countries. The album sold best in Australia (1,210,000 copies), Germany (500,000 copies) and New Zealand (360,000 copies).
THE BEST OF ABBA certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
1,210,000 | 22x Platinum / The Sydney Morning Herald | 2013 |
Australia Sales: 1,210,000
Certification / note: 22x Platinum / The Sydney Morning Herald
Certification Date / sales as of: 2013
|
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1989 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 Germany |
500,000 | 1x Platinum | 1978 |
Germany Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1978
|
 Hong Kong |
10,000 | 1x Gold |
Hong Kong Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 India |
50,000 | Billboard | Issue 18.07.1981 |
India Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: Billboard
Certification Date / sales as of: Issue 18.07.1981
|
 Korea |
41,737 | RIAK / Gaon charts |
Korea Sales: 41,737
Certification / note: RIAK / Gaon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 New Zealand |
360,000 | 24x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 360,000
Certification / note: 24x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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| Total sales | 2,221,737 | (in 7 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,221,737
(in 7 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE BEST OF ABBA
| Chart 1976 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) |
1 | |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
1 | |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
1 | |
| Chart 1977 | Rank | Sales |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
30 | |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
18 | |
| Chart 2011 | Rank | Sales |
| South Korean International Albums (Gaon) |
82 | 2,294 |