The Best Selling Swedish Artists

1. ABBA

Formed in Stockholm in 1972, ABBA is the best selling Swedish artist of all time. With hits like "Dancing Queen" and "Mamma Mia", the group has sold over 380 million records worldwide. ABBA was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

2. Roxette

Roxette is a pop rock duo from Sweden that was active from 1986 to 2002. The duo, consisting of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, achieved international success with their albums Look Sharp! and Joyride, which were both certified multi-platinum in several countries.

3. Ace of Base

Ace of Base is a Swedish pop group that was active from 1992 to 2002. The group's debut album, The Sign, was certified nine times platinum in the United States and was the best-selling album of 1994. Worldwide, the album has sold over 23 million copies.

4. Avicii

Avicii was a Swedish DJ, remixer, and record producer who died in 2018. His debut studio album, True, was released in 2013 and peaked at number five on the US Billboard 200. The album included the singles "Wake Me Up" and "Hey Brother", which were both certified platinum in the US.

5. The Cardigans

The Cardigans are a Swedish pop band that was active from 1992 to 2005. The band's debut album, Emmerdale, was released in 1994 and peaked at number one on the Swedish album charts. The album included the single "Lovefool", which was a top 10 hit in several countries.

6. Robyn

Robyn is a Swedish pop singer who achieved international success with her album Body Talk, which was released in 2010. The album peaked at number seven on the US Billboard 200 and included the singles "Dancing on My Own" and "Hang with Me".

7. Swedish House Mafia

Swedish House Mafia was a Swedish electronic dance music trio that was active from 2008 to 2013. The group's debut album, Until Now, was released in 2012 and peaked at number one on the UK Dance Albums Chart. The album included the singles "Don't You Worry Child" and "Save the World".

8. Tove Lo

Tove Lo is a Swedish singer and songwriter who achieved international success with her debut album, Queen of the Clouds, which was released in 2014. The album peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200 and included the singles "Habits (Stay High)" and "Talking Body".

9. The Hives

The Hives are a Swedish rock band that was active from 1993 to 2013. The band's debut album, Barely Legal, was released in 1997 and peaked at number one on the Swedish album charts. The album included the singles "Hate to Say I Told You So" and "Main Offender".

10. Lykke Li

Lykke Li is a Swedish singer and songwriter who achieved international success with her second album, Wounded Rhymes, which was released in 2011. The album peaked at number two on the Swedish album charts and included the singles "I Follow Rivers" and "Get Some".