ROSÉ & Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ Scores Seventh Week at No. 1 on Billboard Global Charts

ROSÉ and Bruno Mars' hit single “APT.” continues to reign supreme on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts, holding the top position for an impressive seventh consecutive week. The track, which debuted as the stars’ second leader on both surveys, has captured the global audience’s attention, cementing its place as a major 2024 hit.

The Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, established in September 2020, rank songs based on data compiled from over 200 territories around the world by Luminate. These charts factor in both official streams (from subscription and ad-supported music services) and digital download sales, excluding direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales. The Global 200 includes worldwide data, while the Global Excl. U.S. chart focuses on territories outside of the United States.

From November 29 to December 5, “APT.” topped the Global 200 with 149.9 million streams (down 7%) and 18,000 units sold (down 13%) globally. The song now holds seven of the top eight global streaming weeks among all songs released in 2024, showcasing its massive global reach. The track’s streaming figures are a testament to its continued popularity, with past weeks of 224.5 million (Nov. 2), 207.5 million (Nov. 9), and 162.2 million (Nov. 16) streams leading the charge.

The iconic holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey surges to No. 2 on the Global 200, reflecting a 48% boost in streams and a 77% increase in sales compared to the previous week. The song has now accumulated a record 18 weeks at No. 1 since the chart’s inception, dominating the Christmas season across multiple years.

Other Christmas classics also make their mark, with Wham!’s “Last Christmas” jumping from No. 11 to No. 4, Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” moving from No. 21 to No. 6, and Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock” climbing to No. 8. These classic songs, driven by the holiday spirit, saw substantial increases in streams, with “Last Christmas” leading with a 75% increase.

Meanwhile, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” falls to No. 3 after an eight-week run at No. 1. Despite the dip, the song continues to perform well, maintaining over 100 million streams globally for the 14th consecutive week, a feat that sets a new benchmark for the chart.

In the Global Excl. U.S. rankings, “APT.” holds its position at No. 1 with 132.6 million streams and 12,000 sold outside of the U.S. “Die With a Smile” maintains its stronghold at No. 2, and Carey’s festive anthem rises to No. 3. Other festive tracks, including “Last Christmas” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” also make significant gains in the Global Excl. U.S. chart, reflecting the global spread of holiday cheer.

Luminate, the independent data provider, thoroughly reviews all submissions used in compiling the charts, ensuring that the data is authentic and accurate before the final rankings are released. This verification process guarantees the integrity of the Billboard charts, ensuring that the best-performing songs rise to the top.

As “APT.” continues its reign, both ROSÉ and Bruno Mars solidify their global stardom, and the festive classics remind everyone of the t