"Ben" was more successful on music charts in both the U.S. and worldwide compared to Jackson's previous studio album. The album peaked at number 5 on the U.S. "Billboard" 200; becoming Jackson's first of what would be six studio albums to peak within the top 10 on that chart. "Ben" also peaked at number 4 on the U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. On January 13, 1973, "Ben" debuted on the U.K. Album Chart at its peak position, number 17. The album remained within the country's music chart's top 50 positions for seven consecutive weeks. On January 1, 1973, the album was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry for shipping 60,000 units across the U.K. After Jackson's death in June 2009, his music experienced a surge in popularity. The album charted on the French music charts on July 25, 2009, at its peak position of number 162. "Ben" remained within the country's top 200 positions for two consecutive weeks.