Share of Africa in platinum production worldwide 2012-2021

Published by
Doris Dokua Sasu,
Jun 22, 2023
Africa is a leading producer of platinum worldwide. As of 2021, over 80 percent of the global platinum mine production was on the continent. Since 2012, the share of Africa in the worldwide platinum production has remained between 70 and 85 percent. South Africa and Zimbabwe are the main producing countries.

Share of Africa in global platinum production from 2012 to 2021 (in metric tons)

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Release date

June 2022

Region

Africa

Survey time period

2012 to 2021

Supplementary notes

Data refer to the recoverable platinum content of ores and concentrates produced.
Figures have been rounded to provide a better understanding of data,

Figures were calculated by Statista from the total annual mine production volume provided for Africa and the world, as published by the source.

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