List of number-one hits of 1968 (Germany)
The following is a list of songs that reached number one on the West German singles chart in 1968, according to Musikmarkt, the official German music industry publication. The chart typically tracked record sales and airplay. The chart week usually runs from Friday to Thursday. This list represents the number-one singles of that year. Note that record charts and methodologies varied considerably across countries and even within countries over time, so comparisons to other charts (e.g., in other nations) should be done cautiously.
- January 1 – 4: The Sound of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel
- January 5 – February 29: Ich bau dir ein Schloss - Jürgen Marcus
- March 1 – March 21: Massachusetts - Bee Gees
- March 22 – April 4: Delilah - Tom Jones
- April 5 – May 30: La La La - Massiel
- May 31 – June 20: Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones
- June 21 – August 1: Mighty Quinn - Manfred Mann
- August 2 – August 29: Azzurro - Adriano Celentano
- August 30 – September 19: 1-2-3 - The Tremeloes
- September 20 – November 21: Those Were the Days - Mary Hopkin
- November 22 – December 26: Das ist die Frage aller Fragen - Cliff Richard
- December 27 – December 31: I Started a Joke - Bee Gees
These were the chart-topping songs, reflecting the popular music tastes in West Germany during 1968. They represent a mix of international artists and domestic German-language recordings.