PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson Reach No. 1 on Global Charts with "Stateside"

PinkPantheress’ “Stateside,” featuring Zara Larsson, has ascended to No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts. This achievement marks the first No. 1 for both artists. The song gained significant visibility after Alysa Liu performed to it during her exhibition at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on February 21, where she secured the gold medal in women's figure skating, the first for the United States in 24 years.

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For the week ending March 19, "Stateside" garnered 47.7 million streams globally, despite a 6% decline, and sold 2,000 copies worldwide, reflecting a 2% increase. The song leads the Global Excl. U.S. chart with 31.7 million streams, down 4% from the previous week. In contrast, HUNTR/X’s “Golden” moved from No. 8 to No. 2 on the Global 200, following a record 20-week reign at No. 1 from July to January.

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Other significant movements include Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need,” which rose from No. 4 to No. 3 on the Global 200, while Harry Styles’ “American Girls” dropped to No. 4. Bruno Mars’ “Risk It All” fell from No. 3 to No. 5 after debuting at No. 1. Dominic Fike's “Babydoll” climbed from No. 17 to No. 7, achieving 41.8 million streams, a 13% increase.

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PinkPantheress is the second consecutive British artist to top the Global 200, following Harry Styles, who previously held the position with “American Girls.” This marks the first time since Adele's “Easy on Me” in 2021 that an English woman has led the charts. Additionally, Larsson becomes the first Swedish artist to reach No. 1 since the charts' inception in September 2020.

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Billboard's charts are compiled based on streaming and sales data from over 200 territories, with rankings determined by a weighted formula that includes both subscription and ad-supported streams, as well as digital download sales. Luminate, the independent data provider for Billboard, ensures the integrity of the data by removing any suspicious or unverifiable submissions before final calculations.

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While the charts reflect significant achievements for PinkPantheress and Larsson, some critics argue that the reliance on streaming data may not fully represent the diversity of music consumption, potentially overshadowing artists who may not have the same streaming reach.

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The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts will be updated on March 24, 2026, with the top 100 titles available to all readers on Billboard.com. The complete 200-title rankings will be accessible through Billboard Pro, Billboard’s subscription service.

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• “Stateside” is a testament to the evolving landscape of global music, showcasing the impact of streaming and international collaborations. — Billboard Official Statement

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