Mercury
Which countries have mercury reserves? 8 countries in the Magna Factbook list mercury among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
8 countries list mercury among their natural resources. United States — scored 90.0/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of China, Turkey. Control of mercury is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on supply chains.
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 90.0/100 |
| 2 | China | 88.03/100 |
| 3 | Turkey | 70.6/100 |
| 4 | Spain | 66.07/100 |
| 5 | Italy | 64.38/100 |
| 6 | Ukraine | 58.6/100 |
| 7 | Kyrgyzstan | 52.27/100 |
| 8 | Tajikistan | 49.01/100 |
Mercury is used for thermometers, barometers, dental amalgam, and electrical switches (declining use).
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, United States is the highest-ranked holder of mercury, with a power score of 90.0/100. 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 mercury. What the data shows is that China is ranked #2 among the 8 countries that list mercury among their natural resources, with a power score of 88.03/100.
Mercury is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 8 countries list mercury among their natural resources. United States — scored 90.0/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of mercury is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold mercury?
8 countries list mercury 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 mercury?
United States is the highest-ranked holder, with a power score of 90.0/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just reserves — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
Why is mercury geopolitically important?
Control of mercury 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.