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