"99 Luftballons" was a worldwide success, reaching high chart positions in many countries

"99 Luftballons" was a worldwide success, reaching high chart positions in many countries. The song was a number one hit in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The German version was also successful in the US, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100. In the UK, the English version, "99 Red Balloons," was also a huge success, reaching number one in the charts. The song was also popular in countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. It is still considered one of the most well-known German songs worldwide.