Indonesia mined an estimated 2.6 million tonnes of contained nickel in 2025, out of 3.9 million tonnes worldwide. The IEA separately put Indonesia’s share at 63% in 2024. The graphic uses the USGS estimate for 2025.
Data
| Nickel mine output | Contained nickel | Global share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia (2025 USGS) | 2.6 million tonnes | ≈67% |
| Rest of world (2025 USGS, derived) | ≈1.3 million tonnes | ≈33% |
| World (2025 USGS) | 3.9 million tonnes | 100% |
| Indonesia (2024 IEA) | 63% |
Read the original data from USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026, Nickel and IEA Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2026.
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