List of countries by silver production

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This is a list of countries by silver production in 2023 based on data by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). [1]

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Countries

2023
Rank
Country/RegionSilver production
(tonnes)
 % of total
  World 25,790100.0
1 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico 6,40024.8
2 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China 3,40013.2
3 Flag of Peru.svg Peru 3,10012
4 Flag of Chile.svg Chile 1,4005.4
5 Flag of Poland.svg Poland 1,3005.0
6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 1,2004.7
7 Flag of Bolivia.svg Bolivia 1,2004.7
8 Flag of Russia.svg Russia 1,2004.7
9 Flag of the United States.svg United States 1,0003.9
10 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Kazakhstan 9903.8
11 Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina 9103.5
12 Flag of India.svg India 6902.7
  Rest of the World 3,00011.6

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References

  1. "Silver" (PDF). U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries. 2024-01-31. p. 163.