New Research Shows Highest-Earning EDM Song In Every Country

Music by Avicii, Tiësto and more appears in the study, which showcases the highest-earning dance tracks in each country.

New research conducted by the financial services company NetCredit illustrates the highest-earning electronic dance music songs in each country.

According to NetCredit's study, their dataset is based on the assumption that each stream will net the standard rate of roughly $0.005 in revenue per play.

The Chainsmokers landed twice on the list of top global hits, including for the top-selling electronic track in any country. 2016's "Closer," a chart-topping collaboration with Halsey, generated over $2 million of streaming revenue in the U.S. alone. The presence of "Something Just Like This" makes the superstar duo the only act to appear with multiple songs.

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The global data illuminates a slate of clearly dominant singles. From Tiësto's “The Business” to PNAU’s "Cold Heart" remix for Elton John, most of the winning tracks were released in recent years, a testament to the worldwide proliferation of streaming globally in the last decade.

Imanbek’s hit remix of SAINt JHN’s "Roses" is another track making a global impact, percolating to the top spot in 14 countries. Meanwhile, Avicii's generational dance anthem "Wake Me Up" raked in over $650,000 in his home country of Sweden.

Check out the full study here.