Joy to the World
Joy to the World is a King Warz Charts top-20 hit song by Mariah Carey. The song debuted on the charts at #49 during Week 23. It reached its highest peak of #16 during Week 66.
| "Joy to the World" | |
|---|---|
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| Top 20 Hit Song by Mariah Carey | |
| from the album Merry Christmas | |
| Main Artist | Mariah Carey |
| First Charted | Week 23 |
| Last Charted | Week 119 |
| Rank | 349 (as of July 19, 2026) |
| Plays | 65 |
| Weeks | 8 |
| Peak | 16 |
| Certification | 1x Platinum ▲ |
| Song Rating | |
| Rating | Unrated |
As of July 2026, it is certified Platinum.
Chart Summary
'Joy to the World' by Mariah Carey debuted on the King Warz Charts at #49 in Week 23 and peaked at #16 in Week 66, spending 8 weeks on the chart in total. Along the way it became Mariah Carey's 51st top-20 hit.
Its biggest week by points came in Week 66, pulling 112 points at #16 after climbing 22 places. The biggest single-week climb came in Week 66, jumping from #38 to #16. Over its chart life, the track has re-entered the chart 3 times, with gaps of 1 to 50 weeks between appearances. The first re-entry came in Week 26, and the most recent in Week 118; the strongest return came in Week 65, back in at #38.
Among all 963 songs on the charts, the track ranks 334th by total weeks and 351st by total points. The track has accumulated 328 total units over its chart life. The song's chart presence is driven 40% by raw streams and 60% by chart points.
During 2022, the track appeared 3 times, peaking at #39, averaging #47, earning 124 points, with the biggest points week in Week 23 (43 points). Its biggest year came in 2024, with 3 weeks on the chart, peaking at #16, averaging #26, earning 277 points, anchored by its biggest week in Week 66. In 2025, the song charted 2 times, peaking at #24, averaging #35, earning 157 points, with the biggest points week in Week 119 (90 points). The song's average position improved from #47 in 2022 to #35 in 2025.
Notable Achievements
- The song has re-entered the chart 3 times, demonstrating lasting appeal.
- The song is certified Platinum on the King Warz Charts.
Certifications
| Certification | Achieved | Units required | Time to reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | December 10, 2024 (Week 65) | 100 | 1,505 days |
| Platinum | December 21, 2024 (Week 67) | 200 | 1,516 days |
Listening Milestones
- First streamed on October 27, 2020 (Week 1).
- 65 total plays across 45 different days.
Variants
There are 2 variants of the song that are eligible for charting:
| Variant | Album | Plays | Weeks charted | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy to the World - Live 1994 | Merry Christmas | 36 | 4 | 16 |
| Joy to the World | Merry Christmas | 29 | 4 | 24 |
All variants have appeared on the charts.
Chart Performance
Units growth and plays by month
Chart History
| Date | Week | MV | Song | Artist | TW | LW | WKS | PTS | PLS | PK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2022 | Week 23 | NEW | Joy to the World - Live 1994 (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 49 | - | 1 | 43 | 3 | 49 |
| November 17, 2022 | Week 24 | ▼5 | Joy to the World - Live 1994 (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 54 | 49 | 2 | 40 | 3 | 49 |
| December 15, 2022 | Week 26 | RE | Joy to the World (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 39 | - | 3 | 41 | 3 | 39 |
| December 12, 2024 | Week 65 | RE | Joy to the World - Live 1994 (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 38 | - | 4 | 73 | 6 | 38 |
| December 19, 2024 | Week 66 | ▲22 | Joy to the World - Live 1994 (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 16 | 38 | 5 | 112 | 10 | 16 |
| December 26, 2024 | Week 67 | ▼8 | Joy to the World (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 24 | 16 | 6 | 92 | 6 | 16 |
| December 18, 2025 | Week 118 | RE | Joy to the World (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 46 | - | 7 | 67 | 5 | 16 |
| December 25, 2025 | Week 119 | ▲22 | Joy to the World (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 24 | 46 | 8 | 90 | 8 | 16 |
Year End Chart Appearances
| Year | Position | Weeks | Units | Plays | Peak | Peak Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87 | 4 | 128 | 18 | 32 | — |
Month End Chart Appearances
The song has appeared on 2 month-end charts.
| Month | Year | Position | Weeks | Units | Plays | Peak | Peak Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 2025 | 38 | 2 | 78 | 13 | 24 | — |
| December | 2024 | 27 | 3 | 149 | 22 | 16 | — |