China - Lithium Mine Production and Reserves
Since 2014, China Lithium Mine Production and Reserves increased 26.7% year on year. With 7.5 Thousand Metric Tons of Lithium Content in 2019, the country was ranked number 3 comparing other countries in Lithium Mine Production and Reserves. China is overtaken by Chile, which was ranked number 2 at 16.58 Thousand Metric Tons of Lithium Content and is followed by Argentina with 6.4 Thousand Metric Tons of Lithium Content. Australia ranked the highest with 40.71 Thousand Metric Tons of Lithium Content in 2019, that is a decrease of 28.6% compared to 2018. Portugal witnessed the best average annual growth at +32% per year, while United States recorded the worst performance at a stable.
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| Date | Thousand Metric Tons of Lithium Content |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 7.50 |
| 2018 | 7.10 |
| 2017 | 6.80 |
| 2016 | 2.30 |
| 2015 | 2.00 |
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How does China rank in Lithium Mine Production and Reserves?
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of Lithium Content | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Australia
|
40.71 | 2019 | -28.6 % | +26.9 % | View data |
| 2 |
#2
Chile
|
16.58 | 2019 | -12.0 % | +6.6 % | View data |
| 3 |
#3
China
|
7.50 | 2019 | +5.6 % | +26.7 % | View data |
| 4 |
#4
Argentina
|
6.40 | 2019 | +0.0 % | +14.9 % | View data |
| 5 |
#5
Zimbabwe
|
1.60 | 2019 | +0.0 % | +12.2 % | View data |