Whitney Houston chart records and achievements

This is a list of chart records and achievements by American singer Whitney Houston. During her career, Houston set numerous charts and sales records, and furthermore received many outstanding awards. The US sales records are certified by the RIAA and can be considered accurate. The US chart positions are official through the Billboard. However, world sales are a close estimate, as no process exists that certifies global sales.

Sales and certification records

Chart records

Billboard Hot 100

Hot 100 Single Sales

Hot Adult Contemporary

Billboard 200 Albums

Top Gospel Albums

Billboard Year-End charts

Comprehensive charts

Other records/awards

International charts records

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