Song leads IFPI’s global ranking; Sabrina Carpenter and Teddy Swims complete the top 3
IFPI (International Federation of Phonographic Industry) announced that “Beautiful Things”from Benson BooneIt was the best -selling single of 2024 on all digital platforms. The music guaranteed the 1st place node IFPI Global Single Chartwhich measures the performance of tracks taking into account paid and free streamings, as well as individual downloads.
In the ranking, “espresso”, from Sabrina Carpenterwas in second position, while “Lose Control” of Teddy Swimswon the third place. Hozierwith “Too Sweet”he was the only non-American artist in the top 10, reaching 6th position.
IFPI Global Ranking 2024 – best selling singles
Position | Artist | Music | Equivalent of paid streamings (billions) |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Benson Boone | Beautiful Things | 2.11 |
2 | Sabrina Carpenter | Espresso | 1.79 |
3 | Teddy Swims | Lose control | 1.70 |
4 | Billie Eilish | Birds of a Feather | 1.52 |
5 | Shabozey | A Bar Song (Tipsy) | 1.51 |
6 | Hozier | Too Sweet | 1.35 |
7 | Post Malone Feat. Morgan Wallen | I HAD SOME HELP | 1.33 |
8 | Kendrick Lamar | Not like US | 1.28 |
9 | Taylor Swift | Cruel summer | 1.17 |
10 | Noah Kahan | Stick Season | 1.14 |
11 | Chappell Roan | Good Luck, babe! | 1.12 |
12 | Sabrina Carpenter | Please please please | 1.12 |
13 | Tommy Richman | Million Dollar Baby | 1.11 |
14 | Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars | Die with a smile | 1.08 |
15 | Arts | I Like the Way You Kiss Me | 1.03 |
16 | Zach Bryan Feat. KACEY MUSGRAVES | I Remember Everything | 1.02 |
17 | Rosé & Bruno Mars | Apt. | 1.00 |
18 | Tate mcrae | Greedy | 0.99 |
19 | FLOYYMENOR & CRIS MJ | Cat Only | 0.98 |
20 | Ariana Grande | We can be friends (wait for your love) | 0.93 |
The CEO of IFPI, Victoria Oakleycelebrated the conquest of Benson Boone And highlighted the impact of new artists on the global music scene (via Variety):
We are very happy to introduce IFPI Global Single Award to Benson Boone. As a rising artist on the global scenario, this is an impressive feat. Congratulations to Benson, your team and Warner Records for this amazing achievement.
Oakley also stressed the highlight of new talents in this year’s ranking:
It’s fantastic to see so many new names shining in IFPI Global Singles Chart. This reflects as emerging artists, in partnership with their record labels, are achieving international success.
About IFPI Global Single Chart
THE IFPI Global Single Chart It considers the total consumption of each track, including remixes and alternative versions, accounting for individual and paid and free streaming downloads. For 2024, the methodology was adjusted to better reflect the economic impact of signature streamings in different regionswhich makes this year’s numbers not directly comparable to previous rankings.
Source: Rollingstone

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