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List of best-selling singles in Germany

Germany is the third largest music market in the world and the second largest in Europe.[1]

This is a list of the best-selling singles in Germany, some of which have been certified by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI). Since June 1, 2014, BVMI certifies a single platinum for the download or shipment of 400,000 copies across Germany.[2]

Certifications for singles released in Germany depend upon their release date.

Gold and Platinum certification awards (Timeline)

Best-selling singles in Germany

† The BVMI also separately certified the Justin Bieber remix Gold.

Notes

See also

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