Country rankings

Silver Production by Country

Mexico has the highest Silver Production in 2024 (6,300 t), followed by China (3,300 t) and Peru (3,100 t). Canada has the lowest (300 t).

Manufacturing & Mining14 countries · 1 metricUpdated May 19, 2025Original page
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Silver Production, 2024

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All 14 ranked

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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

Each dot is one country; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
1,150 t
Middle half 850 t – 1,300 t
Average
1,650 t
14 countries
Highest
6,300 t
Mexico
Lowest
300 t
Canada

Over time · 2021–2024

The top 5 in 2024, against the median.

  • Median of all countries
  • Mexico
  • China
  • Peru
  • Poland
  • Bolivia

Data

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14 countries · # = rank by Silver Production
#
1Mexico6,300 t
2China3,300 t
3Peru3,100 t
4Poland1,300 t
4Bolivia1,300 t
6Russia1,200 t
6Chile1,200 t
8United States1,100 t
9Australia1,000 t
9Kazakhstan1,000 t
11India800 t
11Argentina800 t
13Sweden400 t
14Canada300 t

What correlates with Silver Production (2024)?

Pearson r against 1,926 other country metrics sharing at least 10 countries. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Silver Production tend to score higher on these

  1. Precious MetalsMineral Production by Country
    r = +0.99 · very strong · n = 14
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  2. Donkey PopulationDonkey Population by Country
    r = +0.97 · very strong · n = 11
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  3. Murder Rate MalesMurder Rate by Country
    r = +0.96 · very strong · n = 10
    Plot
  4. Homicide RateCrime Rate by Country
    r = +0.96 · very strong · n = 11
    Plot
  5. Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country
    r = +0.93 · very strong · n = 12
    Plot
  6. Asylum AbandonmentAsylum Approval Rate by Country
    r = +0.92 · very strong · n = 10
    Plot

Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Silver Production tend to score lower on these

  1. US Trade BalanceUS Trade Deficit by Country
    r = −0.76 · very strong · n = 13
    Plot
  2. Banking ParticipantsMobile Banking Usage by Country
    r = −0.70 · very strong · n = 14
    Plot
  3. Transplants from Living Liver Donors per MillionOrgan Donation Rates by Country
    r = −0.69 · strong · n = 10
    Plot
  4. Global Health IndexHealthiest Countries
    r = −0.67 · strong · n = 14
    Plot
  5. Women, Peace and Security Index (WPSI)Most Dangerous Countries for Women
    r = −0.66 · strong · n = 14
    Plot
  6. Internet PenetrationInternet Penetration by Country
    r = −0.65 · strong · n = 13
    Plot

Quick answers

Which country has the highest Silver Production?
Mexico has the highest Silver Production in 2024, at 6,300 t, followed by China (3,300 t) and Peru (3,100 t).
Which country has the lowest Silver Production?
Canada has the lowest Silver Production in 2024, at 300 t.
What is the median Silver Production across countries?
The median is 1,150 t across the 14 countries with data in 2024.
Where does this silver production by country data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Silver Data in Metric Tons - U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries, January 2023; Silver Data in Metric Tons - U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries, January 2024.

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