Nickel mine production
Indonesia mines 67% of the world’s nickel; the top three countries mine 79%.
Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 20262025 figures, estimatedUpdated 25 Oct 2026Estimate
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Summary
The world mined about 3.9 million tonnes of nickel (nickel content) in 2025, 5.1% more than in 2024, according to USGS estimates. Indonesia mined 2,600,000 t (67%), the Philippines 270,000 t (6.9%), Russia 200,000 t (5.1%); together they mined 79%. Canada and New Caledonia follow with 3.6% and 3.6%.
These figures say where nickel is mined; refining and trade are not covered here.
Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 20262024 and 2025 (estimated)Updated 25 Oct 2026
All producers
| Indonesia | 2,600,000e | 66.7% | 2,310,000 | +13% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 270,000e | 6.9% | 354,000 | −24% |
| Russia | 200,000e | 5.1% | 205,000 | −2% |
| Canada | 140,000e | 3.6% | 125,000 | +12% |
| New Caledonia1 | 140,000e | 3.6% | 116,000 | +21% |
| China | 120,000e | 3.1% | 115,000e | +4% |
| Brazil | 70,000e | 1.8% | 67,500 | +4% |
| Australia | 45,000e | 1.2% | 98,000 | −54% |
| United States | 10,000e | 0.3% | 7,490 | +34% |
| World | 3,900,000 | 100% | 3,710,000 | +5% |
Notes from USGS
- Overseas territory of France.
Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 20262024 and 2025 (estimated)Updated 25 Oct 2026