All figures were calculated based on USGS rare earth reserves estimates. The USGS provides the rounded total world rare earth oxide reserves figure as 90 million metric tons.
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Rare earths distribution of global reserves 2025, by country
As of 2025, the largest share of global rare earths reserves was located in China, accounting for nearly **Â percent of global reserves. In comparison, some **** percent of the global reserves of rare earths were located in Australia that year.
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US Geological Survey. (February 5, 2026). Distribution of rare earth oxide reserves worldwide in 2025, by country [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/232911/rare-earths-distribution-of-global-reserves/
US Geological Survey. "Distribution of rare earth oxide reserves worldwide in 2025, by country." Chart. February 5, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/232911/rare-earths-distribution-of-global-reserves/
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US Geological Survey. "Distribution of Rare Earth Oxide Reserves Worldwide in 2025, by Country." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 5 Feb 2026, /statistics/232911/rare-earths-distribution-of-global-reserves/
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Distribution of rare earth oxide reserves worldwide in 2025, by country [Graph], US Geological Survey, February 5, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/232911/rare-earths-distribution-of-global-reserves/
