Zambia: Copper production
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| Zambia |
Copper mine production in metric tons |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 841,500 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Measure | metric tons |
| Data availability | 2006 - 2021 |
| Average | 716,919 |
| Min - Max | 474,000 - 887,300 |
| Source | USGS |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2021 is 841500 metric tons, a decline from 852700 metric tons in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 391958 metric tons, based on data from 54 countries. Historically, the average for Zambia from 2006 to 2021 is 716919 metric tons. The minimum value, 474000 metric tons, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 887300 metric tons was recorded in 2018.
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| Recent values | Zambia: Copper production |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 841,500 |
| 2020 | 852,700 |
| 2019 | 799,900 |
| 2018 | 887,300 |
| 2017 | 829,700 |
| 2016 | 791,300 |
| 2015 | 717,300 |
| 2014 | 708,000 |
Definition: Copper production in metric tons.
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