Democratic Republic of the Congo: Cobalt production

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cobalt production in metric tons

 Latest value 144,000
 Year 2022
 Measure metric tons
 Data availability 1998 - 2022
 Average 54,175
 Min - Max 5,000 - 144,000
 Source USGS
The latest value from 2022 is 144000 metric tons, an increase from 118000 metric tons in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 9845 metric tons, based on data from 20 countries. Historically, the average for Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1998 to 2022 is 54175 metric tons. The minimum value, 5000 metric tons, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 144000 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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Recent data
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Cobalt production - Recent values chart

Historical series
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Cobalt production - historical chart - 1998-2022




Definition: Cobalt production in metric tons.

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