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Top 10 silver producing countries in the world in 2025
Discover the top 10 silver-producing nations in 2025. From Mexico’s massive output to emerging producers like Argentina, explore how silver fuels economies, technology, and culture worldwide.
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Silver is more than just a precious metal for jewelry or coins — it’s a cornerstone of modern technology, powering electronics, solar panels, batteries, and medical devices. As demand from green tech and industrial sectors grows, silver production has become a key economic indicator for resource-rich nations. According to the World Silver Survey 2025, these ten countries lead the globe in silver output.
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1. Mexico – 202 Million Ounces
The undisputed leader, Mexico produces nearly a quarter of the world’s silver. Mining giants like Fresnillo and Peñasquito leverage advanced technologies, embedding silver deeply in Mexico’s economy, exports, and culture.
The undisputed leader, Mexico produces nearly a quarter of the world’s silver. Mining giants like Fresnillo and Peñasquito leverage advanced technologies, embedding silver deeply in Mexico’s economy, exports, and culture.
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2. China – 109 Million Ounces
China secures second place, with silver mainly extracted as a by-product from massive base-metal mines. The nation is also a major consumer, driving demand in electronics, solar energy, and industrial manufacturing.
China secures second place, with silver mainly extracted as a by-product from massive base-metal mines. The nation is also a major consumer, driving demand in electronics, solar energy, and industrial manufacturing.
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3. Peru – 107 Million Ounces
Peru’s rich Andes mineral belt hosts renowned mines like Antamina and Uchucchacua. Silver production here fuels exports, employment, and innovation, blending traditional mining with modern industrial techniques.
Peru’s rich Andes mineral belt hosts renowned mines like Antamina and Uchucchacua. Silver production here fuels exports, employment, and innovation, blending traditional mining with modern industrial techniques.
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4. Chile – 52 Million Ounces
With political stability and steady investment, Chile continues to expand silver production. Mines like Codelco and Salares Norte implement sustainable extraction practices, bolstering the nation’s economy and global relevance.
With political stability and steady investment, Chile continues to expand silver production. Mines like Codelco and Salares Norte implement sustainable extraction practices, bolstering the nation’s economy and global relevance.
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5. Bolivia – 42.6 Million Ounces
Home to the legendary Cerro Rico, Bolivia relies heavily on silver mining for national income and community employment. Modernization and investment keep the industry competitive globally.
Home to the legendary Cerro Rico, Bolivia relies heavily on silver mining for national income and community employment. Modernization and investment keep the industry competitive globally.
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6. Poland – 42.5 Million Ounces
Silver is primarily a by-product of copper mining in Poland. KGHM Polska Miedź leads in efficiency, environmental standards, and integration with European markets, ensuring sustainable growth.
Silver is primarily a by-product of copper mining in Poland. KGHM Polska Miedź leads in efficiency, environmental standards, and integration with European markets, ensuring sustainable growth.
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7. Russia – 39.8 Million Ounces
Major players like Polymetal International and Norilsk Nickel drive Russia’s silver output. The metal supports electronics, high-tech manufacturing, and domestic and export markets.
Major players like Polymetal International and Norilsk Nickel drive Russia’s silver output. The metal supports electronics, high-tech manufacturing, and domestic and export markets.
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8. Australia – 34.4 Million Ounces
Australia’s production comes mainly from lead-zinc mines such as Cannington and Mount Isa. Modern mining practices ensure efficient extraction while supporting sustainable growth.
Australia’s production comes mainly from lead-zinc mines such as Cannington and Mount Isa. Modern mining practices ensure efficient extraction while supporting sustainable growth.
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9. United States – 32 Million Ounces
Silver in the U.S. is mostly recovered as a secondary product from gold and copper mines in Nevada, Alaska, and Idaho, feeding both industrial and investment demand.
Silver in the U.S. is mostly recovered as a secondary product from gold and copper mines in Nevada, Alaska, and Idaho, feeding both industrial and investment demand.
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10. Argentina – 26 Million Ounces
Centered in Santa Cruz and Jujuy, Argentina’s silver industry is poised for growth with new mining projects, gradually increasing the nation’s presence in the global silver market.
Centered in Santa Cruz and Jujuy, Argentina’s silver industry is poised for growth with new mining projects, gradually increasing the nation’s presence in the global silver market.
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