3 WORDS by CHERYL COLE has sold 1,000,000 copies in 29 countries. The album sold best in United Kingdom (900,000 copies), Ireland (30,000 copies) and Russia (10,000 copies).
3 WORDS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Ireland |
30,000 | 2x Platinum | 2009 |
Ireland Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
|
 Russia |
10,000 | 1x Gold | 2010 |
Russia Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2010
|
 United Kingdom |
900,000 | 3x Platinum | 16 July, 2010 |
United Kingdom Sales: 900,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 16 July, 2010
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 2010 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2010
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| Total sales | 1,000,000 | (in 29 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,000,000
(in 29 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for 3 WORDS
| Chart 2009 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Charts Plus) |
11 | |
| Chart 2010 | Rank | Sales |
| Russian Albums (2M Online) |
129 | 1,850 |
| UK Albums (Charts Plus) |
37 |