Copper Production By Country

Copper Production (Metric Tons)
Copper Production (Metric Tons)ℹ️
1.ChileChile5.8M
2.PeruPeru2.4M
3.ChinaChina1.6M
4.DR CongoDR Congo1.2M
5.United StatesUnited States1.2M
6.AustraliaAustralia913.3 K
7.ZambiaZambia861.9 K
8.RussiaRussia785.3 K
9.MexicoMexico696.6 K
10.IndonesiaIndonesia651.1 K
11.KazakhstanKazakhstan632.6 K
12.CanadaCanada542.9 K
13.PolandPoland401.3 K
14.BrazilBrazil381.0 K
15.IranIran316.4 K
16.MongoliaMongolia309.8 K
17.SpainSpain186.5 K
18.MyanmarMyanmar179.3 K
19.LaosLaos154.9 K
20.BulgariaBulgaria112.9 K
21.SwedenSweden106.1 K
22.Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinea96.3 K
23.TurkeyTurkey87.0 K
24.PhilippinesPhilippines69.9 K
25.ArmeniaArmenia68.9 K
26.Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia59.7 K
27.PortugalPortugal49.1 K
28.South AfricaSouth Africa46.9 K
29.FinlandFinland46.8 K
30.SerbiaSerbia44.1 K
31.EcuadorEcuador42.2 K
32.UzbekistanUzbekistan38.0 K
33.IndiaIndia35.5 K
34.MoroccoMorocco34.5 K
35.MauritaniaMauritania28.1 K
36.VietnamVietnam22.4 K
37.Republic of the CongoRepublic of the Congo18.0 K
38.ArgentinaArgentina17.4 K
39.EritreaEritrea17.3 K
40.GeorgiaGeorgia15.3 K
41.North KoreaNorth Korea15.0 K
42.PakistanPakistan12.5 K
43.TanzaniaTanzania10.0 K
44.ColombiaColombia9.9 K
45.ZimbabweZimbabwe9.1 K
46.Dominican RepublicDominican Republic8.6 K
47.TajikistanTajikistan8.5 K
48.RomaniaRomania8.2 K
49.KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan7.9 K
50.NamibiaNamibia5.9 K
51.BoliviaBolivia5.2 K
52.AlbaniaAlbania3.8 K
53.AzerbaijanAzerbaijan1.7 K
54.BotswanaBotswana1.5 K
55.CyprusCyprus908
56.SlovakiaSlovakia21

Charting Copper Production Around The Globe

Copper, a versatile and essential metal that has been employed by human civilization for thousands of years, remains imperative in contemporary society. Its high thermal and electrical conductivity renders it vital for industries such as electronics, telecommunication, and construction. Considered the third most consumed industrial metal globally, copper’s application stretches from making electrical wires to forming rain-proof roofs. Despite its abundant presence in the Earth's crust, copper doesn't occur naturally in usable amounts. Instead, it must be extracted from a myriad of ores, a process that is economically significant and technically complex. Accurate data regarding annual copper production by countries globally plays a pivotal role in shaping international economic policies, understanding the exhaustion and availability of this invaluable resource and forecasting future trends in the copper industry. Key findings:

  • Chile stands unrivaled as the world's largest producer of copper with an astounding 5.8 million metric tons, dwarfing other countries. This is likely due to Chile's extensive copper ore reserves, skilled labor force, and advanced extraction techniques.
  • While South America is a dominant player in copper production with Peru holding the second spot by producing 2.4 million metric tons of copper, Asia (China and DR Congo) and North America (United States), also make significant contributions.
  • Despite its vast mineral wealth, Africa, as a continent, lags in copper production with only DR Congo and Zambia featuring in the top seven producers. This could be due to infrastructural constraints and lack of adequate investment in mining technology.
  • At the lower end of the scale, some countries produce copper in only thousands of metric tons, such as Cyprus and Slovakia, reflecting scarce reserves, undersized mining industry or a focus on other resources.
  • Market demand, geopolitical factors, environmental regulations, and technological advancements likely influence production volumes and global rankings, a dynamic situation that warrants constant monitoring and analysis.

Top Copper Producing Countries

Topping the list, unsurprisingly, is Chile, producing a substantial 5.8 million metric tons of copper annually. As the world's leading copper producer, Chile accounts for more than 28% of the world's total copper output, thanks in large part to the vast copper ore reserves and advanced extraction techniques employed. Next up is Peru, holding the second position with 2.4 million metric tons. The country’s rich mineral resources and developed mining industry aid in maintaining its significant production output. China, primarily known as the world's largest consumer of metals, ranks third in copper production, generating about 1.6 million metric tons per year. As the heart of the global manufacturing industry, China relies heavily on copper for sectors such as electronics and construction, encouraging domestic production to fulfill its enormous demand. The Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States tie for the fourth spot, each producing 1.2 million metric tons annually. The DRC capitalizes on its rich mineral wealth, while the US leverages its advanced mining industry for production. Following closely, Australia puts out 913.3K metric tons of copper annually, while Zambia distills about 861.9K metric tons each year. Australia's significant reserves and Zambia's rich mineral deposits support their high production rates. Rounding out the top eight are Russia and Mexico, contributing 785.3K and 696.6K metric tons of copper to the global market, respectively. Closing the list, but still contributing significantly, are Indonesia (producing 651.1K metric tons), demonstrating the diversity of global copper production, and highlighting the fact that copper extraction and processing is a truly global industry.

Top 10 copper-producing countries:

  1. Chile - 5.8M Metric Tons
  2. Peru - 2.4M Metric Tons
  3. China - 1.6M Metric Tons
  4. DR Congo - 1.2M Metric Tons
  5. United States - 1.2M Metric Tons
  6. Australia - 913.3K Metric Tons
  7. Zambia - 861.9K Metric Tons
  8. Russia - 785.3K Metric Tons
  9. Mexico - 696.6K Metric Tons
  10. Indonesia - 651.1K Metric Tons

By Region

Albania

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Albania

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

3.8 K

#52

Argentina

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Argentina

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

17.4 K

#38

Armenia

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Armenia

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

68.9 K

#25

Australia

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Australia

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

913.3 K

#6

Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

1.7 K

#53

Bolivia

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Bolivia

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

5.2 K

#51

Botswana

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Botswana

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

1.5 K

#54

Brazil

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Brazil

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

381.0 K

#14

Bulgaria

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Bulgaria

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

112.9 K

#20

Canada

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Canada

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

542.9 K

#12

Chile

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Chile

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

5.8M

#1

China

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China

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

1.6M

#3

Colombia

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Colombia

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

9.9 K

#44

Cyprus

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Cyprus

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

908

#55

DR Congo

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DR Congo

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

1.2M

#4

Dominican Republic

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Dominican Republic

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

8.6 K

#46

Ecuador

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Ecuador

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

42.2 K

#31

Eritrea

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Eritrea

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

17.3 K

#39

Finland

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Finland

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

46.8 K

#29

Georgia

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Georgia

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

15.3 K

#40

India

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India

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

35.5 K

#33

Indonesia

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Indonesia

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

651.1 K

#10

Iran

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Iran

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

316.4 K

#15

Kazakhstan

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Kazakhstan

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

632.6 K

#11

Kyrgyzstan

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Kyrgyzstan

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

7.9 K

#49

Laos

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Laos

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

154.9 K

#19

Mauritania

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Mauritania

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

28.1 K

#35

Mexico

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Mexico

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

696.6 K

#9

Mongolia

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Mongolia

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

309.8 K

#16

Morocco

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Morocco

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

34.5 K

#34

Myanmar

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Myanmar

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

179.3 K

#18

Namibia

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Namibia

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

5.9 K

#50

North Korea

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North Korea

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

15.0 K

#41

Pakistan

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Pakistan

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

12.5 K

#42

Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

96.3 K

#22

Peru

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Peru

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

2.4M

#2

Philippines

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Philippines

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

69.9 K

#24

Poland

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Poland

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

401.3 K

#13

Portugal

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Portugal

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

49.1 K

#27

Republic of the Congo

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Republic of the Congo

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

18.0 K

#37

Romania

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Romania

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

8.2 K

#48

Russia

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Russia

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

785.3 K

#8

Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

59.7 K

#26

Serbia

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Serbia

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

44.1 K

#30

Slovakia

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Slovakia

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

21

#56

South Africa

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South Africa

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

46.9 K

#28

Spain

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Spain

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

186.5 K

#17

Sweden

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Sweden

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

106.1 K

#21

Tajikistan

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Tajikistan

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

8.5 K

#47

Tanzania

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Tanzania

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

10.0 K

#43

Turkey

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Turkey

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

87.0 K

#23

United States

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United States

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

1.2M

#5

Uzbekistan

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Uzbekistan

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

38.0 K

#32

Vietnam

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Vietnam

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

22.4 K

#36

Zambia

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Zambia

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

861.9 K

#7

Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe

Metric

Value

Rank

Copper Production (Metric Tons)

9.1 K

#45

Table

Region ↕Copper Production (Metric Tons) ↕
Albania iconAlbania3.8 K
Argentina iconArgentina17.4 K
Armenia iconArmenia68.9 K
Australia iconAustralia913.3 K
Azerbaijan iconAzerbaijan1.7 K
Bolivia iconBolivia5.2 K
Botswana iconBotswana1.5 K
Brazil iconBrazil381.0 K
Bulgaria iconBulgaria112.9 K
Canada iconCanada542.9 K
Chile iconChile5.8M
China iconChina1.6M
Colombia iconColombia9.9 K
Cyprus iconCyprus908
DR Congo iconDR Congo1.2M
Dominican Republic iconDominican Republic8.6 K
Ecuador iconEcuador42.2 K
Eritrea iconEritrea17.3 K
Finland iconFinland46.8 K
Georgia iconGeorgia15.3 K
India iconIndia35.5 K
Indonesia iconIndonesia651.1 K
Iran iconIran316.4 K
Kazakhstan iconKazakhstan632.6 K
Kyrgyzstan iconKyrgyzstan7.9 K
Laos iconLaos154.9 K
Mauritania iconMauritania28.1 K
Mexico iconMexico696.6 K
Mongolia iconMongolia309.8 K
Morocco iconMorocco34.5 K
Myanmar iconMyanmar179.3 K
Namibia iconNamibia5.9 K
North Korea iconNorth Korea15.0 K
Pakistan iconPakistan12.5 K
Papua New Guinea iconPapua New Guinea96.3 K
Peru iconPeru2.4M
Philippines iconPhilippines69.9 K
Poland iconPoland401.3 K
Portugal iconPortugal49.1 K
Republic of the Congo iconRepublic of the Congo18.0 K
Romania iconRomania8.2 K
Russia iconRussia785.3 K
Saudi Arabia iconSaudi Arabia59.7 K
Serbia iconSerbia44.1 K
Slovakia iconSlovakia21
South Africa iconSouth Africa46.9 K
Spain iconSpain186.5 K
Sweden iconSweden106.1 K
Tajikistan iconTajikistan8.5 K
Tanzania iconTanzania10.0 K
Turkey iconTurkey87.0 K
United States iconUnited States1.2M
Uzbekistan iconUzbekistan38.0 K
Vietnam iconVietnam22.4 K
Zambia iconZambia861.9 K
Zimbabwe iconZimbabwe9.1 K
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