Niobium
Which countries have niobium reserves? 6 countries in the Magna Factbook list niobium among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
6 countries list niobium among their natural resources. France — scored 83.8/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of Brazil, Nigeria. Control of niobium is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on supply chains.
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 83.8/100 |
| 2 | Brazil | 68.58/100 |
| 3 | Nigeria | 54.23/100 |
| 4 | Gabon | 48.92/100 |
| 5 | DRC | 41.48/100 |
| 6 | Burundi | 8.89/100 |
Niobium is used for steel alloys, superconductors, jet engines, and magnets.
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, France is the highest-ranked holder of niobium, with a power score of 83.8/100. 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 niobium. China does not appear on the Bureau's list of countries that list niobium among their natural resources.
Niobium is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 6 countries list niobium among their natural resources. France — scored 83.8/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of niobium is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold niobium?
6 countries list niobium 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 niobium?
France is the highest-ranked holder, with a power score of 83.8/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just reserves — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
Why is niobium geopolitically important?
Control of niobium 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.