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Cobalt reserves (2025)

12/237 countries
World Total10,745,000metric tons
2025
2025
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Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Cobalt reserves (2025)

DR Congo leads the world in cobalt reserves at 6M metric tons in 2025, followed by Australia (1.7M metric tons) and Russia (800,000 metric tons). Indonesia (760,000 metric tons) and Cuba (500,000 metric tons) close out the top 5. Next up, the Philippines (260,000 metric tons) and Canada (220,000 metric tons). China (160,000 metric tons), Madagascar (100,000 metric tons), and Türkiye (91,000 metric tons) round out the top ten. The gap across the top ten is wide: DR Congo has 66× the value of Türkiye (91,000 metric tons). Four of the top ten are in Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest cobalt reserves?
DR Congo has the highest cobalt reserves at 6,000,000 metric tons as of 2025, according to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Which country has the lowest cobalt reserves?
The United States has the lowest cobalt reserves at 70,000 metric tons as of 2025, according to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What is the total cobalt reserves worldwide?
The combined cobalt reserves across 12 countries total 10,745,000 metric tons as of 2025, according to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) · Updated