Vanadium
Which countries have vanadium reserves? 4 countries in the Magna Factbook list vanadium among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
4 countries list vanadium among their natural resources. China — scored 88.03/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of South Africa, Zimbabwe. Control of vanadium is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on supply chains.
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 88.03/100 |
| 2 | South Africa | 61.47/100 |
| 3 | Zimbabwe | 24.27/100 |
| 4 | Burundi | 8.89/100 |
Vanadium is used for steel alloys, batteries, catalysts, and aerospace.
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, China is the highest-ranked holder of vanadium, with a power score of 88.03/100. 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 vanadium. What the data shows is that China is ranked #1 among the 4 countries that list vanadium among their natural resources, with a power score of 88.03/100.
Vanadium is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 4 countries list vanadium among their natural resources. China — scored 88.03/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of vanadium is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold vanadium?
4 countries list vanadium 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 vanadium?
China is the highest-ranked holder, with a power score of 88.03/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just reserves — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
Why is vanadium geopolitically important?
Control of vanadium 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.