Countries by Copper Mine Production 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total copper mine production in 2024, measured in thousands of metric tons according to the US Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries. Chile produces approximately 27% of the world's copper — a single-country dominance that gives Chilean mining policy outsized influence on global copper prices, which directly affect the cost of electrical wiring, plumbing, electric vehicle batteries, and renewable energy infrastructure worldwide.

✨ AI Insight

Chile's overwhelming lead in copper production, with 5,700 thousand metric tons, underscores its critical role in the global copper market. The second and third largest producers, Peru and the Democratic Republic of Congo, lag significantly behind at 2,770 and 2,500 thousand metric tons, respectively. This disparity not only highlights Chile's mining policy influence but also raises concerns about the stability of copper supply chains, especially as demand for copper surges in electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors. Countries like China and the United States, producing 1,900 and 1,100 thousand metric tons respectively, further illustrate the challenge of diversifying sources of copper as they remain far behind the leaders.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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Chile leads with 5,700 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 2,074 · median: 1,500.

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Gap in 2024: Chile is 7× larger than Zambia.