Rare earths
Which countries have rare earths reserves? 14 countries in the Magna Factbook list rare earths among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
14 countries list rare earths among their natural resources. United States — scored 90.0/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of China, Russia. Control of rare earths 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 | Russia | 84.29/100 |
| 4 | India | 78.13/100 |
| 5 | Australia | 72.51/100 |
| 6 | Brazil | 68.58/100 |
| 7 | Canada | 67.8/100 |
| 8 | Vietnam | 65.5/100 |
| 9 | Egypt | 64.86/100 |
| 10 | South Africa | 61.47/100 |
| 11 | Kyrgyzstan | 52.27/100 |
| 12 | Estonia | 46.93/100 |
All 14 holders2 more
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Madagascar | 45.96/100 |
| 14 | Burundi | 8.89/100 |
Rare earths is used for magnets, electronics, batteries, lasers, wind turbines, and electric vehicles.
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, United States is the highest-ranked holder of rare earths, 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 rare earths. What the data shows is that China is ranked #2 among the 14 countries that list rare earths among their natural resources, with a power score of 88.03/100.
Rare earths is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 14 countries list rare earths among their natural resources. United States — scored 90.0/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of rare earths is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold rare earths?
14 countries list rare earths 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 rare earths?
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 rare earths geopolitically important?
Control of rare earths 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.