Which country has the highest rare earths reserves?

How does South Africa rank globally for rare earths reserves?: South Africa has the 3rd lowest rare earths reserves among 11 countries with data in 2025.
Which country has the highest rare earths reserves?: China has the highest rare earths reserves at 44,000,000 metric tons as of 2025.
Which country has the lowest rare earths reserves?: Malaysia has the lowest rare earths reserves at 710,000 metric tons as of 2025.
What is the global total for rare earths reserves?: The global total for rare earths reserves is 85,290,000 metric tons as of 2025.

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Year	Rare Earths Reserves
2025	860,000

2025

South Africa has the 3rd lowest rare earths reserves among 11 countries with data in 2025.

How does South Africa rank globally for rare earths reserves?: South Africa has the 3rd lowest rare earths reserves among 11 countries with data in 2025.
Which country has the highest rare earths reserves?: China has the highest rare earths reserves at 44,000,000 metric tons as of 2025.
Which country has the lowest rare earths reserves?: Malaysia has the lowest rare earths reserves at 710,000 metric tons as of 2025.
What is the global total for rare earths reserves?: The global total for rare earths reserves is 85,290,000 metric tons as of 2025.

Year	Rare Earths Reserves
2025	860,000