Platinum
Which countries have platinum reserves? 6 countries in the Magna Factbook list platinum among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
6 countries list platinum among their natural resources. Brazil — scored 68.58/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of South Africa, Ethiopia. Control of platinum is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on supply chains.
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 68.58/100 |
| 2 | South Africa | 61.47/100 |
| 3 | Ethiopia | 51.57/100 |
| 4 | Suriname | 47.82/100 |
| 5 | Zimbabwe | 24.27/100 |
| 6 | Burundi | 8.89/100 |
Platinum is used for catalytic converters, jewelry, electronics, dentistry, and fuel cells.
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, Brazil is the highest-ranked holder of platinum, with a power score of 68.58/100. 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 platinum. China does not appear on the Bureau's list of countries that list platinum among their natural resources.
Platinum is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 6 countries list platinum among their natural resources. Brazil — scored 68.58/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of platinum is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold platinum?
6 countries list platinum 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 platinum?
Brazil is the highest-ranked holder, with a power score of 68.58/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just reserves — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
Why is platinum geopolitically important?
Control of platinum 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.