Total Album Sales and Global Certification Data
Mariah Carey has sold an estimated 75 million to 200 million records worldwide, depending on the source and counting methodology. The most commonly cited global figure is around 75 million certified albums and singles combined, with some industry estimates including long tail sales and streaming equivalents pushing the total higher. The RIAA certifies her for over 65 million units in the United States alone, making her one of the best selling music artists in the U.S. market. For the latest certification updates, the RIAA database provides searchable records by artist name and certification type
