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IFPI Crowns Rosé and Bruno Mars' 'APT.' as 2025's Top Global Single

The win marks the chart's first No. 1 with non-English lyrics by leaders from outside North America or Europe.

Overview

  • IFPI reports the track amassed 2.06 billion units in 2025 across paid and ad-supported streaming plus single-track downloads.
  • The federation credited a coordinated worldwide rollout for its staying power, including a 45-week Hot 100 run that peaked at No. 3.
  • Runner-up went to "Golden" by HUNTR/X, one of two songs from Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters to land on the list.
  • The top tier mixed new hits with holdovers, with eight of the top 10 predating 2025 and placements for Alex Warren (No. 3), Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga (No. 4) and Benson Boone (No. 5).
  • IFPI also named Taylor Swift 2025's global recording artist, and she appears at No. 19 with "The Fate of Ophelia."