Magnesium
Which countries have magnesium reserves? 5 countries in the Magna Factbook list magnesium among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
5 countries list magnesium among their natural resources. China — scored 88.03/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of Israel, Ukraine. Control of magnesium is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on supply chains.
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 88.03/100 |
| 2 | Israel | 70.8/100 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 58.6/100 |
| 4 | Serbia | 49.36/100 |
| 5 | Congo (Brazzaville) | 31.67/100 |
Magnesium is used for lightweight alloys, aerospace, automotive parts, and medicine.
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, China is the highest-ranked holder of magnesium, 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 magnesium. What the data shows is that China is ranked #1 among the 5 countries that list magnesium among their natural resources, with a power score of 88.03/100.
Magnesium is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 5 countries list magnesium among their natural resources. China — scored 88.03/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of magnesium is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold magnesium?
5 countries list magnesium 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 magnesium?
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 magnesium geopolitically important?
Control of magnesium 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.