| Issue Date | Song | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| January 2 | "Black or White" | Michael Jackson |
| January 9 | ||
| January 16 | ||
| January 23 | ||
| January 30 | "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" | George Michael featuring Elton John |
| February 6 | ||
| February 13 | ||
| February 20 | ||
| February 27 | ||
| March 5 | ||
| March 12 | "Smells Like Teen Spirit" | Nirvana |
| March 19 | ||
| March 26 | ||
| April 2 | ||
| April 9 | ||
| April 16 | ||
| April 23 | "I Can't Dance" | Genesis |
| April 30 | ||
| May 7 | ||
| May 14 | ||
| May 21 | ||
| May 28 | "It's My Life" | Dr. Alban |
| June 4 | ||
| June 11 | ||
| June 18 | ||
| June 25 | ||
| July 2 | ||
| July 9 | ||
| July 16 | "Rhythm Is a Dancer" † | Snap! |
| July 23 | ||
| July 30 | ||
| August 6 | ||
| August 13 | ||
| August 20 | ||
| August 27 | ||
| September 3 | ||
| September 10 | ||
| September 17 | ||
| September 24 | ||
| October 1 | ||
| October 8 | ||
| October 15 | ||
| October 22 | "Sweat (A La La La La Long)" | Inner Circle |
| October 29 | ||
| November 5 | ||
| November 12 | ||
| November 19 | ||
| November 26 | "I Will Always Love You" ‡ | Whitney Houston |
| December 3 | ||
| December 10 | ||
| December 17 | ||
| December 24 | ||
| December 31 |
