Who mines the most silver? The leading countries
The largest silver producing countries in the world: Mexico around 6,300 t, ahead of China and Peru (USGS 2024).
Who mines the most silver? The leading countries
At around 6,300 tonnes a year, Mexico is clearly the largest silver producer in the world — more than China and Peru combined. A large share of silver comes out as a by-product of lead, zinc and copper mining.
Source: USGS / Silver Institute (2024 data), rounded. World mine production is around 25,000 tonnes a year; the market has been in supply deficit for several years.
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