The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has been recognizing the best-selling global single each year since 2007, highlighting the songs that dominated music consumption worldwide. These tracks not only topped the charts but also became cultural phenomena, shaping the sound of their respective years.
In 2025, ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” was crowned the year’s best-selling song, continuing a legacy of global hits. ROSÉ joins an elite group of artists who have claimed the IFPI’s top honor, following Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” in 2023 and Harry Styles’ “As It Was” in 2022—both of which saw massive success across streaming platforms and radio airplay.
Over the years, the IFPI’s annual winners have reflected shifting trends in music, from viral pop anthems to R&B-infused tracks and dance-pop chart-toppers. Below is the full list of every song named IFPI’s Best-Selling Global Single of the Year since the award’s inception:
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• 2007: “Girlfriend” – Avril Lavigne
• 2008: “Lollipop” – Lil Wayne feat. Static Major
• 2009: “Poker Face” – Lady Gaga
• 2010: “Tik Tok” – Kesha
• 2011: “Just the Way You Are” – Bruno Mars
• 2012: “Call Me Maybe” – Carly Rae Jepsen
• 2013: “Blurred Lines” – Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell
• 2014: “Happy” – Pharrell Williams
• 2015: “See You Again” – Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth
• 2016: “One Dance” – Drake feat. Wizkid & Kyla
• 2017: “Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran
• 2018: “Havana” – Camila Cabello feat. Young Thug
• 2019: “bad guy” – Billie Eilish
• 2020: “Blinding Lights” – The Weeknd
• 2021: “Save Your Tears” – The Weeknd & Ariana Grande
• 2022: “As It Was” – Harry Styles
• 2023: “Flowers” – Miley Cyrus
• 2024: “Beautiful Things” — Benson Boone
• 2025: “APT.” — ROSÉ and Bruno Mars
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