Democratic Republic of the Congo: Cobalt production

The latest value from 2023 is 175000 metric tons, an increase from 144000 metric tons in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 11898 metric tons, based on data from 20 countries. Historically, the average for Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1998 to 2023 is 59008 metric tons. The minimum value, 5000 metric tons, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 175000 metric tons was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Cobalt production in metric tons.