Uranium
Which countries have uranium reserves? 29 countries in the Magna Factbook list uranium among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
29 countries list uranium among their natural resources. United States — scored 90.0/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of China, France. Control of uranium 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 | France | 83.8/100 |
| 4 | Australia | 72.51/100 |
| 5 | Brazil | 68.58/100 |
| 6 | Canada | 67.8/100 |
| 7 | Germany | 66.96/100 |
| 8 | Spain | 66.07/100 |
| 9 | Sweden | 63.9/100 |
| 10 | Kazakhstan | 62.95/100 |
| 11 | South Africa | 61.47/100 |
| 12 | Argentina | 60.77/100 |
All 29 holders17 more
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Algeria | 59.88/100 |
| 14 | Portugal | 56.21/100 |
| 15 | Uzbekistan | 55.42/100 |
| 16 | Namibia | 49.11/100 |
| 17 | Tajikistan | 49.01/100 |
| 18 | Gabon | 48.92/100 |
| 19 | Angola | 44.42/100 |
| 20 | DRC | 41.48/100 |
| 21 | Guinea | 34.57/100 |
| 22 | Congo (Brazzaville) | 31.67/100 |
| 23 | Zambia | 30.26/100 |
| 24 | Mali | 22.12/100 |
| 25 | Chad | 20.32/100 |
| 26 | Malawi | 14.36/100 |
| 27 | Niger | 13.02/100 |
| 28 | CT | 11.4/100 |
| 29 | Burundi | 8.89/100 |
Uranium is used for nuclear fuel, medical isotopes, and research.
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, United States is the highest-ranked holder of uranium, 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 uranium. What the data shows is that China is ranked #2 among the 29 countries that list uranium among their natural resources, with a power score of 88.03/100.
Uranium is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 29 countries list uranium among their natural resources. United States — scored 90.0/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of uranium is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold uranium?
29 countries list uranium 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 uranium?
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 uranium geopolitically important?
Control of uranium 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.