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 | 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 |
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.
China's Rare Earth Production: China vs World in 2025 was N/A (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:
2026-06-10T11:50:41.127Z
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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).