Australia: Iron production

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 Australia

Iron production in thousand metric tons

 Latest value 583,902
 Year 2022
 Measure thousand metric tons
 Data availability 1999 - 2022
 Average 324,124
 Min - Max 95,223 - 583,902
 Source USGS
The latest value from 2022 is 583902 thousand metric tons, an increase from 570161 thousand metric tons in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 31899 thousand metric tons, based on data from 48 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1999 to 2022 is 324124 thousand metric tons. The minimum value, 95223 thousand metric tons, was reached in 1999 while the maximum of 583902 thousand metric tons was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Australia - Iron production - Recent values chart

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Australia - Iron production - historical chart - 1999-2022




Definition: Iron production in thousand metric tons.

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