JURISDICTION DOSSIER · 4 MINERALS
1x #1 GLOBAL PRODUCER
Sweden - Critical Mineral Production & Reserves
Statistical profile of Sweden's critical mineral output across 4 quantified mineral chapters in the U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries (2020-2026). Sweden holds 1 #1 global production ranks and 1 top-three global production ranks.
I. Covered Minerals 4 Quantified USGS chapters
II. #1 Global Ranks 1 2025 world output leader
III. Top-3 Global Ranks 1 Among top 3 world producers
IV. Highest World Share 1.8% Zinc (Mine production)
TABLE 1 · MULTI-YEAR EXTRACTION & REFINING LEDGER
Sweden Critical Mineral Production & World Shares (2020-2025)
| Mineral & Stage | Unit | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025e | Share | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Mine production | thousand metric tons | 232 | 234 | 239 | 230 | 1.8% | #10 |
| Lead Mine production | thousand metric tons | 70 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 1.6% | #9 |
| Silver Mine production | metric tons | - | - | 432 | 400 | 1.5% | #13 |
| Tellurium Refinery production: concentrate | metric tons | - | - | - | 48 | - | #1 |
TABLE 2 · PROVEN GEOLOGICAL RESERVES
Sweden Reported Critical Mineral Reserves (2025)
JURISDICTION Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions - Sweden
Which critical minerals does Sweden lead in global production?
Among the 2026 USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries country tables, Sweden ranks in the global top three for 1 production measures (#1 in 1), including Tellurium (refinery production: concentrate, rank #1).
What critical mineral reserves are reported for Sweden?
Quantified reserve estimates reported for Sweden in the 2026 USGS release include Lead (1,700 thousand metric tons), Zinc (4,100 thousand metric tons). Reserve definitions and assessment dates vary across reporting jurisdictions.