Countries Most Dependent on Mining (2026) (2021)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2021
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Congo, Dem. Rep. leads with mineral rents (% of gdp) of 28.81%.
Zambia ranks #2 at 28.25%.
Mongolia ranks #3 at 26.57%.
New Caledonia ranks #4 at 16.78%.
Chile ranks #5 at 16.23%.
Top 25 Countries by Mineral Rents (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Mineral Rents (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 28.81% | 2021 |
| 2 |  Zambia | 28.25% | 2021 |
| 3 |  Mongolia | 26.57% | 2021 |
| 4 |  New Caledonia | 16.78% | 2021 |
| 5 |  Chile | 16.23% | 2021 |
| 6 |  Mali | 16.18% | 2021 |
| 7 |  Burkina Faso | 15.45% | 2021 |
| 8 |  Papua New Guinea | 14.41% | 2021 |
| 9 |  Peru | 12.10% | 2021 |
| 10 |  Kyrgyz Republic | 11.15% | 2021 |
| 11 |  Australia | 10.47% | 2021 |
| 12 |  Mauritania | 9.59% | 2021 |
| 13 |  Guyana | 9.38% | 2021 |
| 14 |  Kazakhstan | 9.10% | 2021 |
| 15 |  Uzbekistan | 8.50% | 2021 |
| 16 |  Tajikistan | 7.09% | 2021 |
| 17 |  Armenia | 6.79% | 2021 |
| 18 |  Sudan | 6.63% | 2021 |
| 19 |  Bolivia | 5.91% | 2021 |
| 20 |  Liberia | 5.44% | 2021 |
| 21 |  Ukraine | 5.32% | 2021 |
| 22 |  Ghana | 5.17% | 2021 |
| 23 |  Togo | 4.88% | 2021 |
| 24 |  Brazil | 4.49% | 2021 |
| 25 |  Zimbabwe | 4.24% | 2021 |
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FAQ
What is the highest mineral rents (% of gdp) in 2021?
Congo, Dem. Rep. has the highest mineral rents (% of gdp) at 28.81% in 2021.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 209 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.