In 2022, around 30.2 percent of the silver produced worldwide was a by-product of lead and zinc mining, which was the largest source of global silver production that year. Primary silver mining accounted for the second-largest share of global silver production that year, at nearly 28 percent.
Distribution of silver production worldwide in 2022, by primary source metal
Loading statistic...
Basic Account
Get to know the platform
You only have access to basic statistics.
Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
- Instant access to 1m statistics
- Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
- Detailed references
$199 USD / Month *
Professional Account
Full access
Business Solutions including all features.
* Prices do not include sales tax.
Other statistics that may interest you Silver mining industry worldwide
Overview
7
- Basic Statistic Silver reserves worldwide 2010-2023
- Premium Statistic Global reserves of silver 2023, by leading country
- Premium Statistic Global silver mine production 2005-2023
- Basic Statistic Leading global silver producing countries 2022
- Premium Statistic Leading global primary silver mines 2022
- Basic Statistic Distribution of global silver production 2022, by primary source metal
- Premium Statistic Global recycled silver volume 2013-2023
Trade and price
5
- Premium Statistic Silver export value worldwide 2022, by leading country
- Premium Statistic Global distribution of silver imports by country 2021
- Basic Statistic Average Comex spot price of silver 1975-2022
- Premium Statistic Average London fix price of silver 1975-2022
- Premium Statistic Global rate of return on silver investments 2011-2023
Countries
6
- Premium Statistic Global silver mine production 2023, by leading country
- Premium Statistic Share of global silver production 2022, by country
- Premium Statistic Silver mine production in Mexico 2010-2021
- Premium Statistic Silver mine production in China 2010-2021
- Premium Statistic Silver mine production in Peru 2010-2022
- Premium Statistic Production volume of silver globally 2021, by political stability of producers
Companies
5
- Premium Statistic Leading silver producing companies worldwide 2022
- Basic Statistic Annual silver production of Fresnillo 2010-2022
- Premium Statistic Glencore's volumes sold of silver 2015-2022
- Premium Statistic Silver production of Newmont Corporation 2019-2023
- Premium Statistic Polymetal International's silver production 2012-2022
Supply and demand
4
Outlook
3
Further related statistics
11
- Global silver production by primary source metal 2018-2022
- Annual silver production of Coeur Mining 2010-2021
- U.S. silver imports for consumption 2010-2023
- Change world silver fabrication 2013-2014
- Goldcorp's silver production 2010-2018
- Employment in U.S. silver mines and mills 2016-2023
- Import value of gold and silversmith wares to the United Kingdom (UK) 2016-2022
- Production of metallic silver in Poland 2014-2023
- Import value of colloidal precious metals to the United Kingdom (UK) 2016-2022
- Forecast share of global silver demand for energy by technology 2050
- World silver production annual change by industrial application 2017
Further Content: You might find this interesting as well
Statistics
- Global silver production by primary source metal 2018-2022
- Annual silver production of Coeur Mining 2010-2021
- U.S. silver imports for consumption 2010-2023
- Change world silver fabrication 2013-2014
- Goldcorp's silver production 2010-2018
- Employment in U.S. silver mines and mills 2016-2023
- Import value of gold and silversmith wares to the United Kingdom (UK) 2016-2022
- Production of metallic silver in Poland 2014-2023
- Import value of colloidal precious metals to the United Kingdom (UK) 2016-2022
- Forecast share of global silver demand for energy by technology 2050
- World silver production annual change by industrial application 2017
The Silver Institute. (April 20, 2023). Distribution of silver production worldwide in 2022, by primary source metal [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/253629/percentage-of-global-silver-production-by-primary-source/
The Silver Institute. "Distribution of silver production worldwide in 2022, by primary source metal." Chart. April 20, 2023. Statista. Accessed March 29, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/253629/percentage-of-global-silver-production-by-primary-source/
The Silver Institute. (2023). Distribution of silver production worldwide in 2022, by primary source metal. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 29, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/253629/percentage-of-global-silver-production-by-primary-source/
The Silver Institute. "Distribution of Silver Production Worldwide in 2022, by Primary Source Metal." Statista, Statista Inc., 20 Apr 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/253629/percentage-of-global-silver-production-by-primary-source/
The Silver Institute, Distribution of silver production worldwide in 2022, by primary source metal Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/253629/percentage-of-global-silver-production-by-primary-source/ (last visited March 29, 2024)
Distribution of silver production worldwide in 2022, by primary source metal [Graph], The Silver Institute, April 20, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/253629/percentage-of-global-silver-production-by-primary-source/