Which country has the highest Lithium Production?

Australia has the highest Lithium Production in 2024, at 88,000 t, followed by Chile (49,000 t) and China (41,000 t).

Which country has the lowest Lithium Production?

Portugal has the lowest Lithium Production in 2024, at 380 t.

What is the median Lithium Production across countries?

The median is 18,000 t across the 9 countries with data in 2024.

Where does this lithium production by country data come from?

Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Statistical Review of World Energy (2024) - Energy Institute; The Top 10 Lithium-Producing Countries - Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence; Mineral Commodity Summaries 2023 - United States Geological Survey; List of countries by lithium production - Wiki.

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Lithium Production by Country

Name: Lithium Production by Country
Creator: Rankodex

Australia has the highest Lithium Production in 2024 (88,000 t), followed by Chile (49,000 t) and China (41,000 t). Portugal has the lowest (380 t).

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Median

18,000 t

Middle half 4,300 t – 41,000 t

Average

26,153 t

9 countries

Highest

88,000 t

Australia

Lowest

380 t

Portugal

Over time · 2018–2024

The top 5 in 2024, against the median.

Median of all countries
Australia
Chile
China
Zimbabwe
Argentina

Data

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9 countries · # = rank by Lithium Production

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1	Australia	88,000 t
2	Chile	49,000 t
3	China	41,000 t
4	Zimbabwe	22,000 t
5	Argentina	18,000 t
6	Brazil	10,000 t
7	Canada	4,300 t
8	Namibia	2,700 t
9	Portugal	380 t

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Quick answers

Which country has the highest Lithium Production?: Australia has the highest Lithium Production in 2024, at 88,000 t, followed by Chile (49,000 t) and China (41,000 t).
Which country has the lowest Lithium Production?: Portugal has the lowest Lithium Production in 2024, at 380 t.
What is the median Lithium Production across countries?: The median is 18,000 t across the 9 countries with data in 2024.
Where does this lithium production by country data come from?: Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Statistical Review of World Energy (2024) - Energy Institute; The Top 10 Lithium-Producing Countries - Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence; Mineral Commodity Summaries 2023 - United States Geological Survey; List of countries by lithium production - Wiki.