Securing its status as the year’s unparalleled hit, Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” clinched the title of the top-selling single worldwide, according to the IFPI report. In recognition of this achievement, Cyrus was bestowed with the esteemed IFPI Global Single Award, an annual honor acknowledging the artist behind the highest-selling single across all digital formats. The single’s triumph transcended borders, concurrently claiming the No. 1 position in 29 global markets. It also dominated year-end charts in key regions, including the U.K., France, and Australia.
[adinserter name="Three"]In the U.S., “Flowers” showcased remarkable staying power, reigning supreme at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive eight weeks. This commercial success translated into accolades at the 2024 Grammy Awards, where Miley Cyrus not only delivered a stellar performance of the song but also secured victories for Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year – marking her inaugural Grammy wins.
[adinserter name="Four"]As the anticipation builds for the 2024 BRIT Awards scheduled for Sunday, March 3, at The O2 in London, Miley Cyrus finds herself shortlisted for the International Artist of the Year, while “Flowers” competes for the International Song category.
[adinserter name="Two"]Lewis Morrison, the director of global charts and certifications at IFPI, expressed commendation, stating, “Topping the charts in so many countries simultaneously, the song – along with its message of empowerment – resonated across the world and is the definition of a truly global hit. Congratulations to Miley and her team for this incredible achievement.”
[adinserter name="Five"]In a notable observation, Taylor Swift, the reigning four-time IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year, secured a double presence in the IFPI top 10 with her tracks “Cruel Summer” at No. 7 and “Anti-Hero” at No. 9.
[adinserter name="One"]The chart also witnessed first-time appearances by artists from Nigeria, with Rema’s “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez at No. 2, and Mexico, represented by Yng Lvcas and Peso Pluma’s “La Bebe” at No. 6. This diversification underscores the global impact of Afrobeats and Regional Mexican music.
[adinserter name="Seven"]Highlighting the chart’s diversity, artists from 10 different nationalities, including Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, South Korea, the U.K., and the U.S., left their mark in the top 20. This marks a significant increase from six nationalities represented in 2022.
[adinserter name="Six"]Lewis Morrison remarked, “It is also fantastic to see so many nationalities and genres represented in the IFPI Global Single Chart. It is a wonderful reflection of the wide range of extraordinary artists that – working in partnership with their record labels – are finding international success.”
The IFPI’s charts meticulously capture streaming, downloads, and physical formats from record labels worldwide, employing a unique methodology to convert this data into a singular global chart figure. The previous recipient of the IFPI’s Global Single Award was Harry Styles with “As It Was.”
[adinserter name="Eight"]IFPI Global Single Chart – Top 20 (2023):
| Rank | Artist | Song | Global Chart Figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miley Cyrus | Flowers | 2.70 |
| 2 | Rema, Selena Gomez | Calm Down | 1.89 |
| 3 | SZA | Kill Bill | 1.84 |
| 4 | The Weeknd, Ariana Grande | Die For You | 1.78 |
| 5 | Harry Styles | As It Was | 1.46 |
| 6 | Yng Lvcas, Peso Pluma | La Bebe | 1.45 |
| 7 | Taylor Swift | Cruel Summer | 1.39 |
| 8 | Morgan Wallen | Last Night | 1.37 |
| 9 | Taylor Swift | Anti-Hero | 1.31 |
| 10 | Jung Kook | Seven (feat. Latto) | 1.24 |
| 11 | David Guetta, Bebe Rexha | I’m Good (Blue) | 1.23 |
| 12 | Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 Savage | Creepin’ | 1.20 |
| 13 | The Weeknd | Save Your Tears | 1.19 |
| 14 | Stephen Sanchez | Until I Found You | 1.18 |
| 15 | Karol G, Shakira | TQG | 1.18 |
| 16 | Sam Smith, Kim Petras | Unholy | 1.17 |
| 17 | SZA | Snooze | 1.06 |
| 18 | Tom Odell | Another Love | 1.01 |
| 19 | YOASOBI | Idol | 1.01 |
| 20 | The Weeknd | Starboy | 1.00 |
