Copper is a cornerstone of the global economy, essential for everything from construction to clean energy technologies. This visualization maps out global copper reserves by country. The data for this visualization comes from the U.S. Geological Survey. It shows estimated copper reserves by country as of 2026, measured in million tonnes. Chile leads by a wide margin, with approximately 180 million tonnes of copper reserves. This accounts for about 18% of the global total, reinforcing its position as the world’s top producer. Chile’s vast deposits, particularly in the Atacama Desert, have made it central to global ... (full story)