As of 2021, Africa accounted for around 3.1 percent of the global iron ore production. In absolute values, the output reached approximately 96.8 million metric tons. Within the reviewed period, the continent's share in worldwide iron ore production generally fluctuated, registering a peak in 2019.
Share of Africa in the global production of iron ore from 2011 to 2021
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