Rare Earth Production: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Rare earth elements production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 60%+ of global rare earths, critical for electronics and clean energy.
Quick Answer
China produced 126,000 tonnes of rare earths in 2025, 56.0% of global output. From 29.5% in 1990, China dominates critical mineral production. China controls over half of rare earth supply. Data from USGS covers 1990-2025.
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What is Rare Earth Production: China vs World in 2025?
China's Rare Earth Production: China vs World in 2025 was N/A Thousand Tonnes (REO). This dataset includes 36 data points from 1990 to 2025. Data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey).
Historical Rare Earth Production: China vs World Data (1990โ2025)
The complete Rare Earth Production: China vs World dataset spans from 1990 to 2025 with 36 data points. Data is sourced from USGS (United States Geological Survey) and updated yearly. Free CSV download and API access available below.
Rare Earth Production: China vs World
๐ Data Table
36 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16.5 | 56 | 39.5 | 29.5 |
| 1991 | 18 | 58.5 | 40.5 | 30.8 |
| 1992 | 19.8 | 61 | 41.2 | 32.5 |
| 1993 | 22 | 64 | 42 | 34.4 |
| 1994 | 25.5 | 68.5 | 43 | 37.2 |
| 1995 | 30 | 74 | 44 | 40.5 |
| 1996 | 35.5 | 80.5 | 45 | 44.1 |
| 1997 | 42 | 88 | 46 | 47.7 |
| 1998 | 50 | 96 | 46 | 52.1 |
| 1999 | 58 | 104 | 46 | 55.8 |
| 2000 | 65 | 110 | 45 | 59.1 |
| 2001 | 72 | 115 | 43 | 62.6 |
| 2002 | 78 | 119 | 41 | 65.5 |
| 2003 | 85 | 124 | 39 | 68.5 |
| 2004 | 92 | 130 | 38 | 70.8 |
| 2005 | 98 | 135 | 37 | 72.6 |
| 2006 | 105 | 140 | 35 | 75 |
| 2007 | 112 | 145 | 33 | 77.2 |
| 2008 | 118 | 150 | 32 | 78.7 |
| 2009 | 122 | 154 | 32 | 79.2 |
| 2010 | 125 | 158 | 33 | 79.1 |
| 2011 | 125 | 162 | 37 | 77.2 |
| 2012 | 118 | 160 | 42 | 73.8 |
| 2013 | 115 | 165 | 50 | 69.7 |
| 2014 | 112 | 170 | 58 | 65.9 |
| 2015 | 110 | 175 | 65 | 62.9 |
| 2016 | 108 | 180 | 72 | 60 |
| 2017 | 108.5 | 185 | 76.5 | 58.6 |
| 2018 | 110 | 190 | 80 | 57.9 |
| 2019 | 112 | 195 | 83 | 57.4 |
| 2020 | 115 | 200 | 85 | 57.5 |
| 2021 | 118 | 205 | 87 | 57.6 |
| 2022 | 120 | 210 | 90 | 57.1 |
| 2023 | 122 | 215 | 93 | 56.7 |
| 2024 | 124 | 220 | 96 | 56.4 |
| 2025 | 126 | 225 | 99 | 56 |
๐ Key Insights
โน๏ธ About This Dataset
Rare earth elements production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 60%+ of global rare earths, critical for electronics and clean energy.
Category: natural-resources
Data Source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Update Frequency: yearly
API Access: REST API endpoint
๐ How to Cite This Data
Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). Rare Earth Production: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/rare-earth-production-china-vs-world/
Primary Source:
USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Last Updated:
2026-04-29T03:29:06.999Z
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When using this data, please cite: China Data Portal (2026). Rare Earth Production: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/rare-earth-production-china-vs-world/
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- โข Dataset: Rare Earth Production: China vs World
- โข Data Range: 1990 to 2025 (36 data points)
- โข Category: natural-resources
- โข Source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
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What is China's Rare Earth Production: China vs World in 2025?
China's Rare Earth Production: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 36 data points covering 1990 to 2025.
Where can I download Rare Earth Production: China vs World data?
You can download Rare Earth Production: China vs World data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/rare-earth-production-china-vs-world. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Rare Earth Production: China vs World?
The Rare Earth Production: China vs World dataset covers 1990 to 2025, with 36 data points. Data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey).
Dataset Info
- Category
- natural-resources
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes (REO)
- Source
- USGS (United States Geological Survey)
- Time Range
- 1990 - 2025
- Data Points
- 36