Germany is the third largest music market in the world and the largest in Europe.
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.
Certifications for singles released in Germany depend upon their release date.
References
List of best-selling singles in Germany Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA