What we’re showing
Cumulative uranium production by country, from 1945 to 2022. Figures come from the World Nuclear Association, last updated on Aug 2023.
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Key takeaways
Context
There is uncertainty regarding the amount of uranium mined by the USSR between 1945 and 1990. The total for USSR comprises the uranium production of Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine and other former Soviet Union republics during that time period.
Country | Share of production (%) | Cumulative production (tonnes) |
---|---|---|
Canada | 17.4 | 554,475 |
United States | 11.9 | 378,038 |
USSR* | 11.9 | 377,613 |
Kazakhstan | 11 | 349,789 |
Australia | 7.6 | 240,579 |
Germany | 6.9 | 219,685 |
South Africa | 5.2 | 165,692 |
Namibia | 5 | 158,856 |
Niger | 4.9 | 156,797 |
Czech Republic | 3.5 | 112,055 |
Russia | 2.8 | 90,725 |
Uzbekistan | 2.4 | 76,808 |
France | 2.4 | 76,021 |
China | 1.7 | 53,712 |
Others | 5.5 | 173969 |
Until 1991, USSR comprised the uranium production of Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine and other former Soviet Union republics.
https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/nuclear-fuel-cycle/uranium-resources/supply-of-uranium.aspx