In 2021, nearly 21.4 million metric tons of iron ore were produced in West Africa. Within the period reviewed, the production peak was reached in 2014 at almost 38 million metric tons. The producer countries considered were Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria, and Mali. Overall, Africa was responsible for over three percent of the iron ore produced worldwide in 2021.
Iron ore production in West Africa from 2011 to 2021
(in 1,000 metric tons)
Data has been calculated by Statista from annual figures provided by the source for iron ore producing countries in West Africa, namely Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.
Data calculated for 2019 exclude Sierra Leone.
Data calculated from 2015 to 2021 exclude Mali.
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