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Manganese reserves (2025)

7/237 countries
World Total1.8billion metric tons
2025
2025
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Rankings at a glance

Top 7 · Manganese reserves (2025)

With 580.0 million metric tons in 2025, Australia leads the world in manganese reserves, followed by South Africa (550.0 million metric tons) and Brazil (300.0 million metric tons). The top 5 is rounded off by China (260.0 million metric tons) and Gabon (61.0 million metric tons). India (34.0 million metric tons) and Ghana (13.0 million metric tons) round out the top seven. Across the top seven, Australia is 45× as high as Ghana (13.0 million metric tons). Three of the top seven are in Africa.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest manganese reserves?
Australia has the highest manganese reserves at 580.0 million metric tons as of 2025, according to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Which country has the lowest manganese reserves?
Ghana has the lowest manganese reserves at 13.0 million metric tons as of 2025, according to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What is the total manganese reserves worldwide?
The combined manganese reserves across 7 countries total 1.8 billion metric tons as of 2025, according to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

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