List of best-selling singles in Germany
Germany is the third largest music market in the world and the second largest in Europe.
This is a list of the best-selling singles in Germany, some of which have been certified by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Since June 1, 2014, BVMI certifies a single platinum for the download or shipment of 400,000 copies across Germany.[die Verleihung von Gold/Platin Schallplatten und Awards ">]
Certifications for singles released in Germany depend upon their release date.| Certification | 1974-1984 | Before January 1, 2003 | Before June 1, 2014 | After June 1, 2014 |
| Silver | 500,000 | — | — | — |
| Gold | 1,000,000 | 250,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 |
| Platinum | 2,000,000 | 500,000 | 300,000 | 400,000 |
| Diamond | — | — | — | 1,000,000 |
Best-selling singles in Germany
