List of largest recorded music markets (Redirected from Global music industry market share data)

Top 10 largest recorded music markets as of 2022

The world's largest recorded music markets are listed annually by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). The ranking is based on retail value (rather than units) each market generates respectively per year; retail value generated by each market varies from year to year. As all financial data is given in US dollars, annual rates of change for all countries other than the United States are heavily influenced by exchange rate fluctuations, as well as by actual changes in revenue in local currency terms.

The information presented in this page only accounts for revenue generated from the recorded music industry (recorded music and auxiliary revenues generated by these recordings), and is not reflective of the entirety of the music industry, including sectors such as publishing, live music, etc.

The United States has remained the biggest market for recorded music in IFPI history, except in 2010 when Japan topped the list. The largest Asian music market, Japan has always stayed within the top two. The other largest music markets by region include the United Kingdom in Europe, Australia in Oceania, and Brazil in South America. Meanwhile, United States, Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Canada have consistently appeared among the top ten music markets throughout IFPI history. Other countries historically having appeared in the top ten include Italy, Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, China, Russia, and Mexico.

IFPI annual data

2022

Music markets, with total retail value, and format share (physical/digital/streaming)
Rank Market Retail value
US$ (millions)
Streaming Physical Digital Performance rights Synchronization
1 United States n/a 84% 11% n/a n/a n/a
2 Japan 2,400.0 n/a 66% n/a n/a n/a
3 United Kingdom 1,638.0 86.1% n/a n/a n/a n/a
4 Germany n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
5 China n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
6 France n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
7 South Korea n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
8 Canada n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
9 Brazil n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
10 Australia n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Global total 26,200 12,700 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Global Music Report 2023.

2021

Music markets, with total retail value, and format share (physical/digital/streaming)
Rank Market Retail value
US$ (millions)
Streaming Physical Digital Performance rights Synchronization
1 United States n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
2 Japan n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
3 United Kingdom n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
4 Germany n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
5 France n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
6 China n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
7 South Korea n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
8 Canada n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
9 Australia n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
10 Italy n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Global total 25,900 16,900 5,000 1,100 2,400 200000000

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Global Music Report 2022.

2020

Music markets, with total retail value, and format share (physical/digital/streaming)
Rank Market Retail value
US$ (millions)
Streaming Physical Digital Performance rights Synchronization
1 United States n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
2 Japan n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
3 United Kingdom n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
4 Germany n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
5 France n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
6 South Korea n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
7 China n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
8 Canada n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
9 Australia n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
10 Netherlands n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Global total 21,600 13,400 4,200 1,200 2,300 400

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Global Music Report 2021.

2019

Music markets, with total retail value, and format share (physical/digital/streaming)
Rank Market Retail value
US$ (millions)
Streaming Physical Digital Performance rights Synchronization
1 United States n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
2 Japan n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
3 United Kingdom n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
4 Germany n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
5 France n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
6 South Korea n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
7 China n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
8 Canada n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
9 Australia n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
10 Brazil n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Global total 20,200 11,400 4,400 1,500 2,600 500

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Global music report 2020.

2018

Music markets, with total retail value, and format share (physical/digital/streaming)
Rank Market Retail value
US$ (millions)
Streaming Physical Digital Performance rights Synchronization
1 United States n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
2 Japan n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
3 United Kingdom n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
4 Germany n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
5 France n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
6 South Korea n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
7 China n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
8 Australia n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
9 Canada n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
10 Brazil n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Global total 19,100 8,900 4,700 2,300 2,700 400

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Global music report 2019.

2017

Music markets, with total retail value, and format share (physical/digital)
Rank Market Retail value
US$ (millions)
Physical Digital Performance rights Synchronization
1 United States 5,916.1 15% 75% 7% 3%
2 Japan 2,727.5 72% 21% 5% 1%
3 Germany 1,323.1 43% 36% 20% 1%
4 United Kingdom 1,310.7 30% 50% 18% 2%
5 France 925.1 36% 34% 27% 3%
6 South Korea 494.4 37% 59% 4% 0%
7 Canada 437.2 21% 65% 14% 1%
8 Australia 412.9 19% 68% 11% 2%
9 Brazil 295.8 5% 60% 34% 0%
10 China 292.3 3% 90% 7% 0%
Global total 17,270 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Global music report 2018.

2016

Music markets, with total retail value, and format share (physical/digital)
Rank Market Retail value
US$ (millions)
Physical Digital Performance rights Synchronization
1 United States 5,318.2 18% 70% 8% 4%
2 Japan 2,745.9 73% 20% 6% 1%
3 United Kingdom 1,251.1 32% 47% 19% 2%
4 Germany 1,212.0 52% 32% 16% 1%
5 France 849.5 38% 30% 29% 3%
6 Canada 367.9 27% 63% 9% 0%
7 Australia 357.2 23% 64% 11% 2%
8 South Korea 330.1 35% 59% 5% 0%
9 Italy 263.7 41% 34% 22% 3%
10 Netherlands 243.3 28% 43% 29% 1%
Global total 15,700 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Grobal music report 2017.

2015

Music markets, with total retail value, and format share (physical/digital)
Rank Market Retail value
US$ (millions)
% Change Physical Digital Performance rights Synchronization
1 United States 4,997.3 1.0% 23% 66% 7% 4%
2 Japan 2,446.7 3.0% 75% 18% 6% 1%
3 United Kingdom 1,354.0 0.6% 35% 44% 19% 2%
4 Germany 1,309.9 –0.3% 60% 25% 14% 1%
5 France 809.1 –2.2% 42% 25% 29% 4%
6 Australia 342.8 6.1% 29% 57% 12% 2%
7 Canada 335.8 8.3% 35% 52% 11% 2%
8 South Korea 281.3 12.4% 31% 62% 7% 0%
9 Italy 265.5 25.1% 44% 31% 22% 3%
10 Brazil 247.0 –1.8% 25% 38% 37% 0%
Global total 14,800 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI Grobal music report 2016.

2014

Music markets, with total retail value, and format share (physical/digital/streaming)
Rank Market Retail value
US$ (millions)
% Change Physical Digital Performance rights Synchronization
1 United States 4,898.3 2.1% 26% 71% 0% 4%
2 Japan 2,627.9 –5.5% 78% 17% 3% 1%
3 Germany 1,404.8 1.9% 70% 22% 7% 1%
4 United Kingdom 1,334.6 –2.8% 41% 45% 12% 2%
5 France 842.8 –3.4% 57% 27% 13% 3%
6 Australia 376.1 –6.8% 32% 56% 9% 2%
7 Canada 342.5 –11.3% 38% 53% 6% 2%
8 South Korea 265.8 19.2% 38% 58% 3% 1%
9 Brazil 246.5 2.0% 41% 37% 21% 1%
10 Italy 235.2 –4.1% 51% 33% 13% 3%
Global total 14,966 -0.4% 46% 46% 6% 2%

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2014 annual report.

2013

Music markets, with total retail value, and format share (physical/digital/streaming)
Rank Market Retail value
US$ (millions)
% Change Physical Digital Performance rights Synchronization
1 United States 4,473.5 0.8% 30% 60% 6% 4%
2 Japan 3,012.0 –16.7% 80% 16% 3% 1%
3 Germany 1,365.1 1.1% 73% 21% 6% 1%
4 United Kingdom 1,303.5 2.2% 44% 44% 10% 1%
5 France 956.2 1.3% 64% 23% 12% 2%
6 Australia 430.8 –8.4% 37% 54% 7% 2%
7 Canada 424.1 –2.5% 41% 50% 7% 2%
8 Italy 238.8 8.3% 56% 27% 15% 3%
9 Brazil 227.9 –1.7% 54% 34% 12% 1%
10 South Korea 211.3 9.7% 46% 51% 2% 0%
Global total 15,029.5 -3.9% 51% 39% 7% 2%

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2013 annual report.

2012

Music markets, with total retail value, and format share (physical/digital/streaming)
Rank Market Retail value
US$ (millions)
% Change Physical Digital Performance rights Synchronization
1 United States 4,481.8 –0.5% 34% 58% 4% 4%
2 Japan 4,422.0 4% 80% 17% 2% 1%
3 United Kingdom 1,325.8 –6.1% 49% 39% 10% 2%
4 Germany 1,297.9 –4.6% 75% 19% 5% 1%
5 France 907.6 –2.9% 64% 23% 11% 2%
6 Australia 507.4 6.8% 45% 47% 6% 2%
7 Canada 453.5 5.8% 48% 43% 7% 2%
8 Brazil 257.2 8.9% 62% 27% 9% 2%
9 Italy 217.5 –1.8% 62% 27% 9% 2%
10 Netherlands 216.3 –4.7% 58% 27% 14% 1%
Global total 16,480.6 0.2% 57% 35% 6% 2%

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2012 annual report.

2011

Music markets, with total retail value, and format share (physical/digital/streaming)
Rank Market Retail value
US$ (millions)
% Change Physical Digital Performance rights Synchronization
1 United States 4,372.9 –0.1% 42% 51% 3% 4%
2 Japan 4,087.7 –7.0% 75% 22% 2% 1%
3 Germany 1,473.7 –0.2% 78% 15% 6% 1%
4 United Kingdom 1,433.7 –3.1% 58% 32% 8% 2%
5 France 1,002.2 –3.7% 71% 19% 8% 2%
6 Australia 475.2 5.7% 55% 38% 5% 2%
7 Canada 434.0 2.6% 54% 38% 4% 4%
8 Netherlands 240.2 –12.1% 71% 14% 15% 0%
9 Italy 239.9 –6.4% 68% 20% 9% 3%
10 Brazil 262.6 8.6% 74% 17% 8% 1%
Global total 16,645.9 -3.0% 61% 31% 6% 2%

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2011 annual report.

2010

Music markets, with total units sold in various categories, total retail value, and population of market region
Rank Market Singles
(millions)
Albums
(millions)
DVDs
(millions)
VHS cassettes
(millions)
Total units
(millions)
Retail value
US$ (millions)
Population
(millions)
1 Japan 44.5 114.5 17.5 176.5 4,096.9 126.8
2 United States 1.5 225.8 8.7 0.4 236.4 3,635.2 310.2
3 Germany 6.8 98.7 8.7 114.2 1,713.6 82.3
4 United Kingdom 2.4 99.8 3.5 105.7 1,388.1 62.3
5 France 1.6 48.4 3.3 53.3 999.6 64.8
6 Australia 0.0 24.5 2.6 0.0 27.1 408 21.5
7 Canada 0.2 25.9 2.7 28.8 343.2 33.7
8 Italy 0.1 16 0.6 16.7 275.4 58.1
9 Netherlands 0.5 16.7 2 21.3 270.2 16.8
10 Brazil 0.0 20.7 7.3 28 258.7 201.1
Global total 66.4 933.2 78.1 0.5 1,078.2 16,146.8

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2010 annual report. Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.

2009

Music markets, with total units sold in various categories, total retail value, and population of market region
Rank Market Singles
(millions)
Albums
(millions)
DVDs
(millions)
VHS cassettes
(millions)
Total units
(millions)
Retail value
US$ (millions)
Population
(millions)
aaa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 United States 1.2 292.8 11.5 0.6 306 4,562 307.2
2 Japan 43.6 125 19 0.01 187.6 4,244.5 127.1
3 Germany 4.7 103.3 8.9 116.9 1,945.8 82.3
4 UK 4.2 119.4 5.0 128.6 1,730.5 61.1
5 France 2.8 51 3.4 57.2 1,157.5 64.1
6 Australia 0.6 29.4 4 0.002 34 456.2 22
7 Canada 30.8 2.3 33.1 401.6 33.5
8 Netherlands 0.7 17.8 2.8 21.3 340.6 16.6
9 Italy 0.6 16.6 0.7 0.01 17.9 293.8 58.1
10 Spain 0.02 15.2 4 0.01 19.2 266.8 46.7
Global total 60.9 1074.9 92.6 0.6 1,229 18,606.2

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2009 annual report. Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.

2008

Music markets, with total units sold in various categories, total retail value, and population of market region
Rank Market Singles
(millions)
Albums
(millions)
DVDs
(millions)
VHS cassettes
(millions)
Total units
(millions)
Retail value
US$ (millions)
Population
(millions)
1 United States 1.2 384.7 12.3 0.5 398 5,977.4 303.8
2 Japan 48.3 165.4 17.1 0.04 230.8 5,171.1 127.3
3 Germany 7.5 107.1 7.4 122 2,370 82.4
4 UK 6.6 131.2 4.5 142.3 2,274.9 60.9
5 France 4.7 53.8 3.2 61.7 1,342.5 64.1
6 Australia 1.4 30.2 3.9 0.04 35.5 555.3 21
7 Canada 0.09 35 3.1 38.2 530 33.2
8 Italy 0.3 20.6 0.6 0.07 21.57 427 58.1
9 Russia 70.1 70.1 395.2 140.7
10 Spain 0.07 19.8 1.3 0.09 21.26 374.3 45.2
Global total N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 23,490.0

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2008 annual report, except where noted below. Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.

Notes^

  • ^ Ireland's population figure is based on the CIA's 2010 estimation due to the missing information on the IFPI 2008 report.
  • ^ Iceland's population figure is based on the CIA's 2010 estimation due to the missing information on the IFPI 2008 report.

2007

Music markets, with total units sold in various categories, total retail value, and population of market region
Rank Market Singles
(millions)
Albums
(millions)
DVDs
(millions)
VHS cassettes
(millions)
Total units
(millions)
Retail value
US$ (millions)
Population
(millions)
1 United States 3.3 511.1 26.6 0.9 542 7,985.6 303.8
2 Japan 57.6 176.5 17.1 0.2 251.4 4,174.5 127.3
3 UK 11.3 139 5.2 155.5 2,696.4 60.9
4 Germany 10.6 113.3 9.1 133 2,142.2 82.4
5 France 7.9 62.6 4.9 79.95 1,471 64.1
6 Australia 2.6 33.8 4.5 0.001 40.9 564.8 20.6
7 Canada 0.09 40.8 3.3 0.03 44.2 561.8 33.2
8 Italy 0.4 25.5 1.1 0.001 27 493.3 58.1
9 Russia 0.05 75 75 418.8 140.7
10 Netherlands 1 18.8 3 22.8 385 16.6
Global total N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 25,258.4

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2007 annual report, except where noted below. Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.

Notes^

  • ^ Croatia's, Venezuela's, Bulgaria's, Iceland's, Uruguay's, Ecuador's and Peru's population figures are based on IFPI 2008 annual report due to the missing information on the IFPI 2007 report.

2006

Music markets, with total units sold in various categories, total retail value, and population of market region
Rank Market Singles
(millions)
Albums
(millions)
DVDs
(millions)
VHS cassettes
(millions)
Total units
(millions)
Retail value
US$ (millions)
Population
(millions)
1 United States 2.9 614.9 22.2 0.9 640.9 9,651.4 301.1
2 Japan 63.2 197.5 18.7 0.2 279.6 4,495.2 127.4
3 UK 19 164.4 7.3 190.7 3,051.1 60.8
4 Germany 15.9 114.4 10.2 0.08 140.5 2,029.1 82.4
5 France 18.3 75.7 5.7 0.002 99.7 1,661.7 63.7
6 Canada 0.2 49.1 3.9 53.2 667.8 33.4
7 Australia 4.6 38.1 4.1 46.8 583.6 20.4
8 Italy 0.7 28.8 1.7 31.2 556.9 58.1
9 Spain 0.8 25.9 2.4 0.1 29.2 464.8 44.4
10 Russia 0.06 72.1 72.1 405 141.4
Global total N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 28,121.0

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2006 annual report, except where noted below. Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.

Notes^

  • ^ Venezuela's, Central America's population figures are based on the IFPI 2004 report due to not having the information on IFPI 2006 report.
  • ^ Slovakia's population figure is based on the CIA's 2010 estimation due to not having the information on the IFPI 2008 report.
  • ^ Uruguay's, Ecuador's and Peru's population figures are based on IFPI 2008 report due to not having the information on IFPI 2006 report.

2005

Music markets, with total units sold in various categories, total retail value, and population of market region
Rank Market Singles
(millions)
Albums
(millions)
DVDs
(millions)
VHS cassettes
(millions)
Total units
(millions)
Retail value
US$ (millions)
Population
(millions)
1 United States 5 705.4 27.8 6 744.2 11,195 295.7
2 Japan 63.3 211.8 20.1 0.2 295.4 4,883.5 127.4
3 UK 26.8 172.6 8.3 207.7 3,330.4 60.4
4 Germany 17.8 114.7 9.6 0.7 142.8 2,146.4 82.4
5 France 25.4 96.2 14.7 0.09 136.39 1,940.3 60.7
6 Canada 0.3 52.5 4.2 0.05 56.7 708.3 32.8
7 Italy 1 31.6 1.8 34.4 639.8 58.4
8 Australia 7.8 42 3.8 0.002 53.6 637.7 20.1
9 Spain 1.7 31.1 3.2 0.2 36.2 547.1 40.4
10 Netherlands 2 20.4 4.6 0.001 27 423.1 16.4
Global total 162.0 1,974.9 142.8 7.5 2,287.2 31,595.2

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2005 annual report, except where noted below. Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.

Notes^

  • ^ Ukraine's, Colombia's, Venezuela's, Central America's population figures are based on IFPI 2004 annual report due to the missing information on the IFPI 2005 report.
  • ^ Slovakia's population figure is based on the CIA's 2010 estimation due to not having the information on the IFPI 2005 report.
  • ^ Paraguay's population figure is based on the CIA's 2010 estimation due to not having the information on the IFPI 2005 report.
  • ^ Uruguay's, Ecuador's population figures are based on IFPI 2008 annual report due to the missing information on the IFPI 2005 report.
  • ^ Egypt's population figure is based on the CIA's 2010 estimation due to not having the information on the IFPI 2005 report.

2004

Music markets, with total units sold in various categories, total retail value, and population of market region
Rank Market Singles
(millions)
Albums
(millions)
DVDs
(millions)
Total units
(millions)
Retail value
US$ (millions)
Population
(millions)
1 United States 6.6 767 29 809.7 12,153.4 297
2 Japan 81.3 201.3 20.3 255.6 5,167.8 127.8
3 UK 31.4 174.6 7.7 194.1 3,508.7 59.4
4 Germany 23.5 146.6 11.5 181.3 2,149 82.5
5 France 24.3 106.4 9 126.6 1,979.3 60.4
6 Australia 9.6 39.5 4.5 47.6 716.7 19.9
7 Canada 0.5 54.8 4.8 60.2 693.8 31.7
8 Italy 1.4 33.1 2 37.8 652.5 57.3
9 Spain 1.3 34 3.5 38.4 572.8 41.1
10 Netherlands 2.7 23.2 5.3 29.9 507.7 16.2
Global total 197.8 2,114.2 197.7 2,755.7 33,613.6 4,948.1

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2004 annual report, except where noted below. Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.

Notes^

  • ^ Note that the figures in the column of Total units for some markets may be higher than what the combined total from the columns of Singles, CDs, DVD might represent. This is due to the missing sales of Digital Downloads, Cassette Albums and VHS Cassettes which are not included on IFPI 2004 report provided by RIAJ.
  • ^ Note that the figures posted in the column of Total units for some markets may be lower than what the combined total from the columns of Singles, CDs, DVDs might represent. This is because the columns of Singles, CDs, DVDs represent shipped units, whereas the column of Total units represent sold units.

2003

Music markets, with total units sold in various categories, total retail value, and population of market region
Rank Market Singles
(millions)
LPs
(millions)
Cassettes
(millions)
CDs
(millions)
DVDs
(millions)
VHSs
(millions)
Retail value
US$ (millions)
Population
(millions)
1 United States 12.1 1.5 17.2 746 17.5 1.6 11,847.9 294
2 Japan 86.5 1.4 4 205.8 18.2 1.1 4,909.7 127.7
3 UK 36.4 2 0.9 233.9 6.4 0.6 3,215.7 59.3
4 France 30.9 1.4 2.5 117.9 6.9 0.5 2,114.7 60.1
5 Germany 26.8 1.1 15.5 146.8 9.0 1.9 2,022.1 82.5
6 Canada 0.9 0.4 53.1 4.0 0.8 676 31.5
7 Australia 10 0.05 0.4 52.9 5.1 0.1 673.8 19.7
8 Italy 2.8 0.03 1.3 36.2 1.3 0.05 644.6 57.4
9 Spain 3.8 0.01 1 53.9 1.5 0.008 595.9 41.1
10 Netherlands 3.2 0.2 0.07 24.6 4.8 0.2 498.8 16.1
Global total 232.5 7.3 427.2 2,111.6 105.7 9.4 32,012.2 4,882.7

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2004 annual report, except where noted below. Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.

2002

Music markets, with total units sold in various categories, total retail value, and population of market region
Rank Market Singles
(millions)
LPs
(millions)
Cassettes
(millions)
CDs
(millions)
Retail value
US$ (millions)
Population
(millions)
1 United States 8.4 1.7 32.4 803.3 12,325.7 285,9
2 Japan 77.1 2.2 4.6 228.9 4,593.3 127.2
3 UK 52.5 2.2 1.9 221.6 2,859.4 5
4 France 40.5 0.5 5 130.4 1,989.7 59.4
5 Germany 39.2 1 21.8 178.2 1,988.0 82
6 Canada 0.6 1.1 57 587.9 30.7
7 Italy 3.6 0.1 4 44.7 554.7 57.5
8 Spain 2.2 0.01 2.4 61.7 542.3 39.9
9 Australia 11.9 0.03 0.6 49.2 499.9 19.3
10 Mexico 0.6 0.02 2.9 51.1 445.5 100.3
Global total 265.3 8.5 487 2,253.4 30,980.9 4,771,3

Source: Figures within the table are based on IFPI 2004 annual report, except where noted below. Total units figures are derived by addition of figures reported by referenced sources.

1998

Music markets, with total units sold in various categories, and total retail value
Rank Market Singles
(millions)
Cassettes
(millions)
CDs
(millions)
Retail value
US$ (millions)
1 United States 13,193.4
2 Japan 6,521.0
3 United Kingdom 32.2 175.7 2.855.6
4 Germany 2.832.5
5 France 2.134.8
6 Brazil 1.055.7
7 Canada 11.2 969.3
8 Spain 680.8
9 Australia 606.7
10 Italy 597.7
Global total 458.8 1,300 2,400 38,700

Source: Figures within the table are based on the IFPI annual report and reported by Billboard.

1997

Music markets, with total units sold in various categories, and total retail value
Rank Market Singles
(millions)
Cassettes
(millions)
CDs
(millions)
Retail value
US$ (millions)
1 United States 11,906.0
2 Japan 6,261.7
3 Germany 2,836.8
4 United Kingdom 2,729.7
5 France 2,199.5
6 Brazil 1,199.1
7 Canada 977.5
8 Australia 739.1
9 Netherlands 600.1
10 Spain 599.9
Global total 30,049.3

Source: Figures within the table are based on the IFPI annual report and reported by Billboard.

1996

Music markets, with total units sold in various categories, and total retail value
Rank Market Singles
(millions)
Cassettes
(millions)
CDs
(millions)
Retail value
US$ (millions)
1 United States 12,300
2 Japan 6,800
3 Germany 3,200
4 United Kingdom 2,700
5 France 2,300
6 Brazil 1,400
7 Canada 912
8 Australia 815
9 Netherlands 660
10 Italy 637
Global total 461 1,400 2,100 39,800

Source: Figures within the table are based on the IFPI annual report and reported by Billboard.

1991

Global total units sold in various categories, and total retail value
Market Singles
(millions)
LPs
(millions)
Cassettes
(millions)
CDs
(millions)
Retail value
US$ (millions)
Global total 320 150 1,100 1,000 25,400

Source: Figures within the table are based on the IFPI annual report and reported by Billboard.

Statistics

List of countries by top 10 appearances
Country Geographical
region
Top 10 appearances
(number of years)
Latest year
in the top 10
Highest
rank
United States North America 24 2022 1
Japan Asia 24 2022 1
United Kingdom Europe 24 2022 3
Germany Europe 24 2022 3
France Europe 24 2022 5
Canada North America 24 2022 6
Australia Oceania 24 2022 6
Italy Europe 18 2021 7
Brazil South America 13 2022 6
Netherlands Europe 12 2020 8
South Korea Asia 10 2022 6
Spain Europe 9 2009 8
China Asia 6 2022 5
Russia Europe / Asia 3 2008 9
Mexico North America 1 2002 10

See also

 Record production portal


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