Platinum Production by Country
platinum production by country measures how much platinum each country produces, expressed in kilograms. The figures follow the definitions used in the underlying sources. The statistics are based on USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026. The table below lists 4 countries with 2024 and 2025 data available for all of them. The United States figures are withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data. The source reports the World total as rounded and it is not shown in the table.
Countries With the Largest Platinum Production in 2025
South Africa produced the most platinum in 2025 with 120,000 kilograms. Russia ranked second with 20,000, followed by Zimbabwe (18,000), and Canada (5,000).
Platinum Production by Country
|
#
|
Country
|
Latest Data (kilograms)
|
Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
South Africa
ZA
|
120,000 | 2025 |
| 2 |
Russia
RU
|
20,000 | 2025 |
| 3 |
Zimbabwe
ZW
|
18,000 | 2025 |
| 4 |
Canada
CA
|
5,000 | 2025 |
Among the 4 countries with available 2025 data, South Africa accounted for about 74 percent of the reported production values, and South Africa and Russia together accounted for about 86 percent. Only South Africa produced more than 50,000 kilograms in 2025.
Largest Changes in Platinum Production, 2024–2025
No country increased its platinum production in 2025. South Africa fell from 126,000 to 120,000 (down 6,000), Russia from 22,000 to 20,000 (down 2,000), Canada from 5,700 to 5,000 (down 700), and Zimbabwe from 18,400 to 18,000 (down 400).
Total reported production declined from 172,100 kilograms in 2024 to 163,000 in 2025, a decrease of 9,100 kilograms, or about 5.3 percent.
Platinum Production by Country
| # |
Country
|
2024
|
2025
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
126,000 | 120,000 |
| 2 |
|
22,000 | 20,000 |
| 3 |
|
18,400 | 18,000 |
| 4 |
|
5,700 | 5,000 |
Methodology
The statistics are based on USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026, with major processing by Our World in Data. Values refer to platinum production, in kilograms, as mine production of platinum. 2025 figures are estimates from the source. The United States figures are withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data. The source reports the World total as rounded and it is not shown in the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country produces the most platinum?
South Africa produced the most platinum in 2025 with 120,000 kilograms, followed by Russia (20,000) and Zimbabwe (18,000).
How many countries are included in the dataset?
The table lists 4 countries that record production in the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026.
What does this indicator measure?
It measures national platinum production in kilograms, as mine production of platinum, based on the definitions used in the underlying sources.
Which country produces the least platinum?
Among the countries with 2025 data, Canada recorded the smallest output at 5,000 kilograms.
Why is the United States not shown?
United States figures are withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data.
Data Disclaimer: Projected data (future years) are estimates based on mathematical models. Actual values may differ. Learn about our methodology →
Sources
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Updated: 24.08.2026https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/platinum-group-metals-statistics-and-information
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