State of the World
: Janet JacksonDate: 02/1991
From: Rhythm Nation 1814
Comment:
[US chart position is for Hot 100 Airplay charts]
[R&B chart position is for R&B airplay charts]
[album cut]
written by Jimmy Jam Harris, Janet Jackson
& Terry Lewis| Chart | Debut date | Peak pos. |
|---|---|---|
| US | 16/02/1991 | 5 |
| US dance | 9 | |
| US R&B | 23 |
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| Janet Jackson singles chronology | ||
|---|---|---|
| Love Will Never Do (Without You) (10/1990 • 277 pts) | State of the World (02/1991 • 152 pts) | New Agenda (1993 • 2 pts) |
| Janet Jackson singles by points | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Pleasure Principle (05/1987 • 150 pts) | State of the World (02/1991 • 152 pts) | Got 'Til It's Gone (09/1997 • 173 pts) |
Music video