Energy Institutekt
Lithium Production
7 countries210 records1995–2024
About this indicator
Lithium production in kilotonnes tracks mining output of a critical mineral essential for lithium-ion batteries in EVs and energy storage. Australia, Chile, and China dominate global lithium supply.
Full name: Lithium production (kt)
Source: Energy Institute
Top 7 Countries — Lithium Production
Full Country Rankings (7)
| # | Country | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇦🇺 Australia | 88 | kt | 2024 |
| 2 | 🇨🇱 Chile | 56.93 | kt | 2024 |
| 3 | 🇨🇳 China | 41 | kt | 2024 |
| 4 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 18 | kt | 2024 |
| 5 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 10 | kt | 2024 |
| 6 | 🇺🇸 United States | 0.92 | kt | 2024 |
| 7 | 🇵🇹 Portugal | 0.38 | kt | 2024 |
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