Top Best-Selling Pop Artists of the 2010s

Lady Gaga secures a spot in this ranking due to the massive sales of her albums and singles throughout the 2010s, solidifying her status as a dominant force in pop music. Her innovative releases and cultural impact significantly contributed to her commercial success during this period.

• It sold 5.8 million copies of 'The Fame Monster' in 2010

• She has sold 28 million albums as of April 2015

• She has sold 140 million singles as of April 2015

• She has sold around 33.1 million albums in pure sales

Shawn Mendes secures a spot in this ranking due to the impressive commercial success of his albums and singles throughout the 2010s. His hits like "Stitches" and "Señorita" achieved high certifications and topped sales charts, demonstrating his significant market appeal.

• One of the biggest male artists of the 2010s

• Singer with the most number-one singles and albums of the decade

Ariana Grande earns her spot on this list due to a string of successful albums and singles that dominated the charts throughout the 2010s. Her consistent hit-making ability and massive global fanbase propelled her sales to stratospheric levels, solidifying her place among the top-selling pop artists.

• Named Woman of the Year (2018) by Billboard

• Named the biggest pop star of 2019 by Billboard

• Named the most successful female artist to debut in the 2010s by Billboard

• Has 52.5 million as a lead artist in sales

Katy Perry ranks among the top-selling pop artists of the 2010s due to a string of multiplatinum hits and commercially successful albums. Her singles like 'Firework' and 'Roar' dominated global charts, generating massive sales and solidifying her status as one of the most influential and commercially successful pop figures of that era.

• Reached figures of 19 million copies sold

• Accumulated over 18 billion streams

• Worldwide sales of over 40 million adjusted albums

• 143 million records sold worldwide

Taylor Swift ranks in this list due to the monumental sales of her albums throughout the 2010s, including hits like '1989' and 'Reputation'. Her ability to generate multiple chart-topping singles and maintain a globally loyal fanbase propelled her sales figures to stratospheric levels.

• First artist with 5 albums surpassing 8 billion streams on Spotify

• Grossed over $250 million with 'The 1989 World Tour'

• Won 10 Grammys

• Four albums reached platinum

Beyoncé secures a spot on this list due to her impressive sales figures throughout the 2010s, solidifying her status as one of the most commercially successful pop artists. Her albums and singles from this period generated massive revenue, demonstrating a lasting impact on the music industry.

• Master at generating anticipation and excitement

• Uses fashion to showcase Black culture

• Empowers artists of color

• Leverages her silhouette by enhancing it through body-con

Justin Bieber ranks among the top-selling pop artists of the 2010s due to a string of multi-platinum albums and chart-topping singles that dominated global music charts. His ability to generate massive sales of music and merchandise throughout that decade solidifies him as a key figure in the music scene.

• Has sold his music catalog for $200 million

• Has achieved sales of over 863 million units

• Has four of the 10 most-watched videos worldwide during 2010 on YouTube

• Most searched celebrity on Google in the year 2010

Billie Eilish emerged in the late 2010s, achieving massive commercial success and significant sales with her debut album "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?". Her impact on charts and single sales positions her as a key figure in the pop sales landscape of that decade.

• Achieved global success at 17

• Number 1 in sales

• Sold out all tickets in Spain

Dua Lipa established herself as a dominant force in pop music during the 2010s with highly successful singles like 'New Rules' and 'One Kiss,' which achieved top positions on global sales charts. Her ability to craft catchy pop anthems and her growing international popularity firmly placed her among the decade's top-selling artists.

• It surpassed 2 million albums worldwide with its first work.

• Self-titled album has sold over 20 million units.

• It has received 57 awards, including three Grammys.

Harry Styles ranks in this list due to the massive sales of his albums and singles during the 2010s, solidifying his solo career after his time with One Direction. His innovative pop music and charisma propelled him to sustained commercial success, generating significant revenue in a short period.

• Began his career as a member of One Direction

• Imposes retro over modern

• Historic sales record with his vinyl album

• #1 on the Billboard 200 with Harry's House

Selena Gomez ranks here due to the impressive sales figures of her singles and albums throughout the 2010s. Her hits like "Good for You" and "Same Old Love" demonstrated significant commercial success, solidifying her presence in the music industry.

• Has sold around 6.4 million albums

• Achieves her third number 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart

• Opened the biggest digital sales debut of 2015 by a female artist