Anticipating Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Females with most official #1 singles WW Updated 26/12/2019 Methodology: Based on #1 singles in the world's biggest music markets (with official singles chart) according to the IFPI. In order to make this more accurate, non-official and radio charts with shady/incomplete info aren't counted (example: Brazil Hot 100 or Polish Airplay Chart) 1. Madonna 180 #1 hits United States: 12 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 13 Germany: 4 France: 3 Australia: 11 Canada: 25 Italy: 23 Netherlands: 5 Sweden: 6 Spain: 22 Switzerland: 9 Belgium: 7 Austria: 2 Norway: 7 Denmark: 4 Finland: 14 Ireland: 8 New Zealand: 5 2. Rihanna 118 #1 hits United States: 14 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 9 Germany: 5 France: 6 Australia: 10 Canada: 11 Italy: 2 Netherlands: 2 Sweden: 4 Spain: 3 Switzerland: 8 Belgium: 3 Austria: 5 Norway: 8 Denmark: 7 Finland: 4 Ireland: 9 New Zealand: 8 3. Britney Spears 86 #1 hits United States: 5 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 6 Germany: 3 France: 3 Australia: 5 Canada: 9 Italy: 4 Netherlands: 4 Sweden: 4 Spain: 3 Switzerland: 4 Belgium: 4 Austria: 3 Norway: 6 Denmark: 6 Finland: 4 Ireland: 8 New Zealand: 5 4. Lady Gaga 70 #1 hits United States: 4 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 5 Germany: 4 France: 3 Australia: 4 Canada: 5 Italy: 1 Netherlands: 3 Sweden: 4 Spain: 5 Switzerland: 3 Belgium: 3 Austria: 4 Norway: 4 Denmark: 4 Finland: 5 Ireland: 6 New Zealand: 3 5. Shakira 60 #1 hits Spoiler United States: 1 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 2 Germany: 4 France: 5 Australia: 3 Canada: 0 Italy: 5 Netherlands: 4 Sweden: 2 Spain: 10 Switzerland: 5 Belgium: 4 Austria: 3 Norway: 1 Denmark: 2 Finland: 2 Ireland: 4 New Zealand: 3 5. Katy Perry 60 #1 hits United States: 9 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 5 Germany: 2 France: 0 Australia: 4 Canada: 10 Italy: 1 Netherlands: 3 Sweden: 1 Spain: 0 Switzerland: 2 Belgium: 2 Austria: 3 Norway: 2 Denmark: 2 Finland: 1 Ireland: 4 New Zealand: 9 6. Mariah Carey 56 #1 hits United States: 19 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 2 Germany: 2 France: 0 Australia: 3 Canada: 9 Italy: 0 Netherlands: 3 Sweden: 1 Spain: 1 Switzerland: 1 Belgium: 1 Austria: 1 Norway: 1 Denmark: 1 Finland: 2 Ireland: 2 New Zealand: 7 7. Whitney Houston 53 #1 hits United States: 11 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 4 Germany: 3 France: 1 Australia: 3 Canada: 7 Italy: 3 Netherlands: 3 Sweden: 2 Spain: 3 Switzerland: 3 Belgium: 2 Austria: 1 Norway: 2 Denmark: 0 Finland: 0 Ireland: 2 New Zealand: 3 8. P!nk 49 #1 hits United States: 4 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 3 Germany: 3 France: 1 Australia: 10 Canada: 2 Italy: 1 Netherlands: 2 Sweden: 2 Spain: 3 Switzerland: 3 Belgium: 1 Austria: 3 Norway: 1 Denmark: 0 Finland: 1 Ireland: 4 New Zealand: 5 9. Christina Aguilera 46 #1 hits United States: 5 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 4 Germany: 1 France: 0 Australia: 3 Canada: 5 Italy: 0 Netherlands: 1 Sweden: 2 Spain: 5 Switzerland: 2 Belgium: 1 Austria: 2 Norway: 3 Denmark: 2 Finland: 1 Ireland: 4 New Zealand: 5 10. Adele 44 #1 hits United States: 4 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 2 Germany: 3 France: 3 Australia: 2 Canada: 2 Italy: 2 Netherlands: 4 Sweden: 1 Spain: 1 Switzerland: 4 Belgium: 4 Austria: 1 Norway: 2 Denmark: 1 Finland: 3 Ireland: 3 New Zealand: 2 11. Celine Dion 43 #1 hits United States: 4 Japan: 1 United Kingdom: 2 Germany: 1 France: 6 Australia: 3 Canada: 5 Italy: 1 Netherlands: 3 Sweden: 3 Spain: 2 Switzerland: 1 Belgium: 4 Austria: 1 Norway: 2 Denmark: 1 Finland: 1 Ireland: 2 New Zealand: 0 11. Beyoncé 43 #1 hits United States: 6 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 5 Germany: 1 France: 1 Australia: 1 Canada: 1 Italy: 1 Netherlands: 4 Sweden: 2 Spain: 3 Switzerland: 2 Belgium: 2 Austria: 0 Norway: 3 Denmark: 2 Finland: 0 Ireland: 4 New Zealand: 5 11. Kylie Minogue 43 #1 hits United States: 0 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 7 Germany: 2 France: 1 Australia: 10 Canada: 0 Italy: 2 Netherlands: 1 Sweden: 1 Spain: 3 Switzerland: 2 Belgium: 1 Austria: 1 Norway: 1 Denmark: 1 Finland: 3 Ireland: 6 New Zealand: 1 12. Olivia Newton-John 42 #1 hits United States: 5 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 3 Germany: 2 France: 0 Australia: 5 Canada: 6 Italy: 0 Netherlands: 3 Sweden: 1 Spain: 3 Switzerland: 2 Belgium: 2 Norway: 3 Denmark: 0 Ireland: 5 New Zealand: 2 13. Cher 41 #1 hits United States: 5 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 4 Germany: 1 France: 1 Australia: 3 Canada: 6 Italy: 1 Netherlands: 3 Sweden: 2 Spain: 1 Switzerland: 1 Belgium: 3 Austria: 1 Norway: 3 Denmark: 1 Ireland: 2 New Zealand: 3 14. Jennifer Lopez 38 #1 hits United States: 4 Japan: 0 United Kingdom: 3 Germany: 1 France: 1 Australia: 2 Canada: 4 Italy: 4 Netherlands: 1 Sweden: 1 Spain: 3 Switzerland: 2 Belgium: 1 Austria: 1 Norway: 1 Denmark: 1 Finland: 3 Ireland: 2 New Zealand: 3 Countries used: 1. United States (Billboard Hot 100) 2. Japan (Oricon) 3. United Kingdom (Official Charts Company) 4. Germany (Media Control Charts) 5. France (SNEP) 6. Australia (Kent Music Report/ARIA) 7. Canada (RPM/Canadian Hot 100) 8. Italy (FIMI) 10. Netherlands (Nationale Hitparade) 11. Sweden (Topplistan) 12. Spain (PROMUSICAE) 13. Switzerland (Swiss Hitparade) 14. Belgium Flanders (Ultratop) 15. Norway (VG-lista) 16. Austria (ö3 Austria) 17. Denmark (IFPI Denmark) 18. Finland (Musiikkituottajat) 19. Ireland (IRMA) 20. New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) Feel free to correct any mistakes! Sources: Billboard Hot 100, Official Charts Company, SNEP, ARIA, FIMI, Oricon, etc. Also special thanks to travextina from UKMix. Edited December 27, 2019 by Anticipating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holy Fool Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Mess at none of them having any #1s in Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTLe Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I see the Queen of Pop on top again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HausofLeos Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Wow Gags is coming for those 55 #1s with Dancin in Circles and maybe Diamond Heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticipating Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, ᴇʀᴏs said: I was about to ask why you put Gaga one spot lower than Katy when they have the same number of #1's, but then I saw who the OP was. Needless to say, my question was answered. OT: Born This Way went #1 in Japan, so she actually has 60 and is tied with Shakira for #4. The Japan Hot 100 is not Japan's official chart. Oricon is and none of the pop girls have a #1 there. Mariah got the closest with AIWFCIY reaching #2. Edited February 28, 2017 by Anticipating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTLe Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Just now, Anticipating said: The Japan Hot 100 is not Japan's official chart. Oricon is and none of the pop girls have a #1 there. Mariah got the closest with AIWFYIY reaching #2. Preach sis Oricon is what matters in Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternium Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 If y'all don't stop trying to push the Japan Hot 100 OT: The digital market made #1s much easier and Madonna still shat on our faves. Her power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Honeymoon Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I think Celine is missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylobs Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I love Mimi but ffs she's relatively low ☠️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticipating Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, Blue Honeymoon said: I think Celine is missing. Celine Dion - 42 #1s USA: 4 UK: 2 Germany: 1 France: 6 Australia: 3 Canada: 5 Italy: 1 Netherlands: 3 Sweden: 3 Spain: 2 Switzerland: 1 Belgium: 4 Austria: 1 Norway: 2 Denmark: 1 Finland: 1 Ireland: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoneHome Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Gaga has 6 #1s in Spain I believe. Venus Bad Romance Perfect Illusion Dope Applause Born This Way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticipating Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, GoneHome said: Gaga has 6 #1s in Spain I believe. Venus Bad Romance Perfect Illusion Dope Applause Born This Way Perfect Illusion peaked at #39 on the main Spanish singles chart (and #1 on the downloads-only chart) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoneHome Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, Anticipating said: Perfect Illusion peaked at #39 on the main Spanish singles chart (and #1 on the downloads-only chart) Oops my bad. I knew that was too good to be true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsSempi Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Japan not being here for anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdWardBey Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Beyoncé has around 59 solo and 74 with Destiny's Child (so many of these country's charts are confusing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 All Hail the Queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainmaniac Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 #11-20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParallelLines Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Rihanna truly is the second biggest female hitmaker (Globally) behind Madonna and the biggest of her generation overall. ICON. @Joey Coco. (Congratulations to Ms. Spears also) Edited February 28, 2017 by ParallelLines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoKoPaNdA Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) For Japan you're using Oricon? I remember Born This Way being one of the only 3 songs in English to top Billboard's weekly Japan Hot 100 (along with Mika's Blame It On The Boys and Leona Lewis' Bleeding Love). It's like my fave Japanese chart trivia ever Edited February 28, 2017 by LoKoPaNdA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Coco Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 1 minute ago, ParallelLines said: Rihanna truly is the second biggest female hitmaker (Globally) behind Madonna and the biggest of her generation overall. ICON. @Joey Coco. Pop music royalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartBrit Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Britney and Rihanna are truly global. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaveney Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Katy being in the top 5 with only 3 albums out. LEGEND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barovi Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Shakira getting no love from Canada Wheres Beyonce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyBruce Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 34 minutes ago, ThirdWardBey said: Beyoncé has around 59 solo and 74 with Destiny's Child (so many of these country's charts are confusing) 74 with Destiny's Child? I'm going to have to see some receipts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticipating Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 43 minutes ago, ThirdWardBey said: Beyoncé has around 59 solo and 74 with Destiny's Child (so many of these country's charts are confusing) I counted 35 for Beyonce (solo) and I'm not sure about Destiny's Child. Feel free to correct USA: 5 Japan: 0 UK: 5 Germany: 1 France: 1 Australia: 1 Canada: 0 Italy: 1 Netherlands: 2 Sweden: 1 Spain: 2 Switzerland: 2 Belgium: 1 Austria: 0 Norway: 3 Denmark: 2 Finland: 0 Ireland: 4 New Zealand: 4 43 minutes ago, LoKoPaNdA said: For Japan you're using Oricon? I remember Born This Way being one of the only 3 songs in English to top Billboard's weekly Japan Hot 100 (along with Mika's Blame It On The Boys and Leona Lewis' Bleeding Love). It's like my fave Japanese chart trivia ever Yep I'm using Oricon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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