Which country has the highest cobalt reserves?

DR Congo has the highest cobalt reserves at 6,000,000 metric tons as of 2025.

Which country has the lowest cobalt reserves?

The United States has the lowest cobalt reserves at 70,000 metric tons as of 2025.

The global average for cobalt reserves is 895,416.67 metric tons as of 2025.

Papua New Guinea has the 2nd lowest cobalt reserves among 12 countries with data in 2025.

How does Papua New Guinea rank globally for cobalt reserves?: Papua New Guinea has the 2nd lowest cobalt reserves among 12 countries with data in 2025.
Which country has the highest cobalt reserves?: DR Congo has the highest cobalt reserves at 6,000,000 metric tons as of 2025.
Which country has the lowest cobalt reserves?: The United States has the lowest cobalt reserves at 70,000 metric tons as of 2025.
What is the global average for cobalt reserves?: The global average for cobalt reserves is 895,416.67 metric tons as of 2025.

Year	Cobalt Reserves
2025	84,000

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration · Updated June 2026