Refined Germanium Production by Country
Refined germanium production by country measures how much refined germanium each country produces, expressed in tonnes. The figures refer to refined production, which differs from raw material amounts because refining removes impurities and adjusts the composition to meet specific standards. The statistics are based on Our World in Data, which compiles them from the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries and the USGS Historical Statistics for Mineral and Material Commodities. The data covers two countries with recorded refined germanium production for 2020 and 2021, the years for which the source reports figures.
China produced the most refined germanium in 2021 with 95 tonnes. Russia follows with 5 tonnes. Based on the countries with available data, China accounted for about 68 percent of total recorded production in 2021, and the two listed countries together for about 71 percent. The remaining 40 tonnes, or about 29 percent of the world total, is reported by the source under an aggregate for other countries. Production is reported for only two countries in the period: China in Asia and Russia in Europe, with China's output of 95 tonnes far exceeding Russia's 5 tonnes in both 2020 and 2021. Both countries kept production steady between 2020 and 2021: China at 95 tonnes and Russia at 5 tonnes. No recorded change was reported in the source. The statistics are based on Our World in Data, which compiles national refined germanium production figures from the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries and the USGS Historical Statistics for Mineral and Material Commodities, with major processing by Our World in Data. Values refer to refined germanium production, in tonnes; the amounts of refined and raw materials differ because refining removes impurities and adjusts the composition to meet specific standards. The main comparison uses 2021 data, the latest year available. Country-level figures are available in the source for 2020 and 2021 only; earlier years report only global totals and are therefore not shown. The United States is excluded because its production figures are not reported in the period, while output from other countries is included in a global aggregate in the source. In the table, a zero reflects no production, while an empty cell means that no value was reported. According to Our World in Data, the sum of all countries may exceed the World total in certain years, by up to 10 percent, due to discrepancies between the underlying data sources.Countries With the Largest Refined Germanium Production in 2021
Refined Germanium Production by Country
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Refined Germanium Production Around the World
Refined Germanium Production in 2020 and 2021
Refined Germanium Production by Country
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Methodology
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country produces the most refined germanium?
China produced the most refined germanium in 2021 with 95 tonnes, followed by Russia (5).
How many countries are included in the dataset?
The data covers 2 countries with recorded refined germanium production, based on figures compiled by Our World in Data from USGS sources.
What does this indicator measure?
It measures refined germanium production in tonnes; the amounts of refined and raw materials differ because refining removes impurities and adjusts the composition to meet specific standards.
Which country produces the least refined germanium?
Among the countries listed, Russia recorded the smallest output at 5 tonnes in both 2020 and 2021.
Why does the data end in 2021?
The source reports refined germanium production up to 2021; country-level figures are available for 2020 and 2021 only, the latest years available.
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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https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/minerals
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