Zinc production - Country rankings
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Zinc production in metric tons, 2023:
The average for 2023 based on 6 countries was 69 metric tons. The highest value was in South Africa: 198 metric tons and the lowest value was in Democratic Republic of the Congo: 11 metric tons. The indicator is available from 2003 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: metric tons; Source: USGS
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| Countries | Zinc production, 2023 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 198 | 1 | 2003 - 2023 |
| Eritrea | 117 | 2 | 2016 - 2023 |
| Namibia | 40 | 3 | 2003 - 2023 |
| Nigeria | 33 | 4 | 2008 - 2023 |
| R. of Congo | 12 | 5 | 2017 - 2023 |
| DR Congo | 11 | 6 | 2003 - 2023 |
Definition: Zinc production in metric tons.
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