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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Rare Earth Production: China vs World
Data Table
36 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16.5 | 56.0 | 39.5 | 29.5 |
| 1991 | 18.0 | 58.5 | 40.5 | 30.8 |
| 1992 | 19.8 | 61.0 | 41.2 | 32.5 |
| 1993 | 22.0 | 64.0 | 42.0 | 34.4 |
| 1994 | 25.5 | 68.5 | 43.0 | 37.2 |
| 1995 | 30.0 | 74.0 | 44.0 | 40.5 |
| 1996 | 35.5 | 80.5 | 45.0 | 44.1 |
| 1997 | 42.0 | 88.0 | 46.0 | 47.7 |
| 1998 | 50.0 | 96.0 | 46.0 | 52.1 |
| 1999 | 58.0 | 104.0 | 46.0 | 55.8 |
| 2000 | 65.0 | 110.0 | 45.0 | 59.1 |
| 2001 | 72.0 | 115.0 | 43.0 | 62.6 |
| 2002 | 78.0 | 119.0 | 41.0 | 65.5 |
| 2003 | 85.0 | 124.0 | 39.0 | 68.5 |
| 2004 | 92.0 | 130.0 | 38.0 | 70.8 |
| 2005 | 98.0 | 135.0 | 37.0 | 72.6 |
| 2006 | 105.0 | 140.0 | 35.0 | 75.0 |
| 2007 | 112.0 | 145.0 | 33.0 | 77.2 |
| 2008 | 118.0 | 150.0 | 32.0 | 78.7 |
| 2009 | 122.0 | 154.0 | 32.0 | 79.2 |
| 2010 | 125.0 | 158.0 | 33.0 | 79.1 |
| 2011 | 125.0 | 162.0 | 37.0 | 77.2 |
| 2012 | 118.0 | 160.0 | 42.0 | 73.8 |
| 2013 | 115.0 | 165.0 | 50.0 | 69.7 |
| 2014 | 112.0 | 170.0 | 58.0 | 65.9 |
| 2015 | 110.0 | 175.0 | 65.0 | 62.9 |
| 2016 | 108.0 | 180.0 | 72.0 | 60.0 |
| 2017 | 108.5 | 185.0 | 76.5 | 58.6 |
| 2018 | 110.0 | 190.0 | 80.0 | 57.9 |
| 2019 | 112.0 | 195.0 | 83.0 | 57.4 |
| 2020 | 115.0 | 200.0 | 85.0 | 57.5 |
| 2021 | 118.0 | 205.0 | 87.0 | 57.6 |
| 2022 | 120.0 | 210.0 | 90.0 | 57.1 |
| 2023 | 122.0 | 215.0 | 93.0 | 56.7 |
| 2024 | 124.0 | 220.0 | 96.0 | 56.4 |
| 2025 | 126.0 | 225.0 | 99.0 | 56.0 |
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.
The latest row (2025) reports China: 126 Thousand Tonnes (REO) and world total: 225 Thousand Tonnes (REO). The dataset spans 36 data points from 1990 to 2025, updated yearly.
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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:
2026-07-11T09:19:42.414Z
API Access:
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What is China's Rare Earth Production: China vs World in 2025?
The latest row (2025) reports China: 126 Thousand Tonnes (REO) and world total: 225 Thousand Tonnes (REO). This dataset includes 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).