the following table enlists the gold producing countries in decreasing order −
| country | production (metric tonnes) | 
|---|---|
| people's republic of china | 490 | 
| australia | 300 | 
| russia | 242 | 
| united states | 200 | 
| canada | 150 | 
| peru | 150 | 
| south africa | 140 | 
| mexico | 120 | 
| uzbekistan | 103 | 
| ghana | 85 |