the following table enlists the copper producing countries in decreasing order −
| country | production (thousands of tonnes) | 
|---|---|
| chile | 5,750 | 
| people's republic of china | 1,760 | 
| peru | 1,380 | 
| united states | 1,360 | 
| democratic republic of the congo | 1,030 | 
| australia | 970 | 
| russia | 742 | 
| zambia | 708 | 
| canada | 696 | 
| mexico | 515 |