Best-selling book of all time
The current best-selling book of all time record is 5 billion copies, held by The Bible. Last checked October 10, 2026.
5
billion copies
The Bible
- Holder
- The Bible
- Record
- 5 billion copies
- Exact figure
- An estimated 5 to 7 billion copies
- Location
- Worldwide
- Recognized by
- Guinness World Records
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
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