Mica
Which countries have mica reserves? 5 countries in the Magna Factbook list mica among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
5 countries list mica among their natural resources. India — scored 78.13/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of Croatia, Madagascar. Control of mica is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on supply chains.
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 78.13/100 |
| 2 | Croatia | 53.73/100 |
| 3 | Madagascar | 45.96/100 |
| 4 | Sudan | 38.64/100 |
| 5 | South Sudan | 10.23/100 |
Mica is used for electrical insulation, cosmetics, paint, and rubber.
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, India is the highest-ranked holder of mica, with a power score of 78.13/100. 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 mica. China does not appear on the Bureau's list of countries that list mica among their natural resources.
Mica is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 5 countries list mica among their natural resources. India — scored 78.13/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of mica is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold mica?
5 countries list mica 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 mica?
India is the highest-ranked holder, with a power score of 78.13/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just reserves — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
Why is mica geopolitically important?
Control of mica 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.