Lithium
Which countries have lithium reserves? 5 countries in the Magna Factbook list lithium among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
5 countries list lithium among their natural resources. China — scored 88.03/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of Australia, Bolivia. Control of lithium is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on supply chains.
Lithium is used for rechargeable batteries, ceramics, glass, and lubricants.
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, China is the highest-ranked holder of lithium, with a power score of 88.03/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just production volume — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
The Bureau does not publish a specific percentage for China's control of lithium. What the data shows is that China is ranked #1 among the 5 countries that list lithium among their natural resources, with a power score of 88.03/100.
Lithium is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 5 countries list lithium among their natural resources. China — scored 88.03/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of lithium is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold lithium?
5 countries list lithium among their natural resources. The page ranks each by its national power score, with a link to its full country profile.
Which country holds the most lithium?
China is the highest-ranked holder, with a power score of 88.03/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just reserves — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
Why is lithium geopolitically important?
Control of lithium is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it. The Bureau's mineral pages show who holds what, ranked by national power.