Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” has been named the biggest-selling global single of 2023 while BTS member Jungkook’s “Seven” placed in the top 10.
The IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry), the organization representing the recorded music industry worldwide, unveiled on Feb. 26 the Top Global Singles Chart 2023.
Miley Cyrus (Instagram)
BTS' Jungkook (X)
The top 10 on the IFPI Global Singles Chart 2023 (Source: IFPI)
It named Cyrus’ “Flowers” as the winner of the IFPI Global Single Award for 2023, which is presented to the artist with the world’s best-selling single of the year across all digital formats – including paid subscription streaming, ad-supported platforms, and single-track downloads.
“Flowers” grabbed the No. 1 spot in the 2023 IFPI Global Singles Chart, her first appearance in an IFPI Global Chart Top 10, with 2.7 billion in global subscription streams equivalent.
The double Grammy Award-winning song, released in January 2023, hit No. 1 simultaneously in 29 markets around the world and finished the year at the top of the 2023 charts in markets including the UK, France and Australia.
Meanwhile, Jungkook’s “Seven (feat. Latto)" is No. 10 on the 2023 IFPI Global Singles Chart with 1.24 billion in global subscription streams equivalent. He is the only Korean artist on the list . "Seven" was released on July 14, 2023. Jungkook is currently on hiatus due to his military service.
Appearing for the first time on the IFPI Global Chart are artists from Nigeria, with with Rema’s “Calm Down” with Selena Gomez at No. 2, and Mexico (with Yng Lvcas and Peso Pluma’s “La Bebe” at No. 6), reflecting the global rise of the Afrobeats and Regional Mexican genres in 2023.
IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year, Taylor Swift, featured twice in the Top 10, with “Anti-Hero,” the lead single from “Midnights,” at No. 9 and “Cruel Summer,” from 2019’s “Lover,” at No. 7 following a resurgence in popularity thanks to her record-breaking Eras tour.
Overall, artists of 10 different nationalities spanning five continents (Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, South Korea, UK, and US) were represented in the top 20, up from six nationalities in 2022.
“We are delighted to present the IFPI Global Single Award to Miley Cyrus, who produced the song of 2023 with Flowers. 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,” said Lewis Morrison, director of Global Charts & Certifications at IFPI.
He added, “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.”
Top 20 IFPI Global Singles Chart 2023
1. Miley Cyrus - Flowers - 2.70 billion (global subscription streams equivalent)
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. Jungkook - 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
