South Africa: Cobalt production

The latest value from 2023 is 378 metric tons, an increase from 250 metric tons in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 11898 metric tons, based on data from 20 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1998 to 2023 is 1182 metric tons. The minimum value, 250 metric tons, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 3000 metric tons was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Cobalt production in metric tons.