Lithium production - Country rankings
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Lithium production in metric tons, 2022:
The average for 2022 based on 8 countries was 405872 metric tons. The highest value was in Australia: 2684000 metric tons and the lowest value was in Canada: 18500 metric tons. The indicator is available from 2003 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: metric tons; Source: USGS
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| Countries | Lithium production, 2022 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2684000 | 1 | 2003 - 2022 |
| Chile | 217713 | 2 | 2003 - 2022 |
| China | 120000 | 3 | 2003 - 2022 |
| Brazil | 94500 | 4 | 2003 - 2022 |
| Zimbabwe | 51600 | 5 | 2003 - 2022 |
| Argentina | 35659 | 6 | 2003 - 2022 |
| Portugal | 25000 | 7 | 2003 - 2022 |
| Canada | 18500 | 8 | 2003 - 2022 |
Definition: Lithium production in metric tons.
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