South Africa: Zinc production

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 South Africa

Zinc production in metric tons

 Latest value 238
 Year 2022
 Measure metric tons
 Data availability 2003 - 2022
 Average 24,075
 Min - Max 28 - 41,400
 Source USGS
The latest value from 2022 is 238 metric tons, an increase from 194 metric tons in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 261 metric tons, based on data from 48 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 2003 to 2022 is 24075 metric tons. The minimum value, 28 metric tons, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 41400 metric tons was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
South Africa - Zinc production - Recent values chart

Historical series
South Africa - Zinc production - historical chart - 2003-2022




Definition: Zinc production in metric tons.

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