Ghana ranked 10th among Africa's top silver-producing countries; See list
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Ghana has been ranked 10th among African silver-producing nations, with production primarily occurring as a byproduct of its gold mining industry. Morocco remains the continent's leader, driven by significant primary silver reserves and the expansion of the Zgounder Mine.
Why it matters
Understanding regional mineral production trends is essential for tracking economic development and investment opportunities in the African mining sector.
Add Pulse as a preferred source on Google Add Pulse as a preferred source on Google Silver bars Morocco leads Africa's silver industry, followed by South Africa, Eritrea and Botswana. Discover the top 10 African countries with the largest silver reserves and highest silver production in 2026. Advertisement Morocco leads Africa's silver industry, accounting for about half of the continent's annual silver production, with the Zgounder Mine now the continent's largest operating silver mine.
South Africa, Eritrea and Botswana follow among Africa's top silver producers, with much of their silver recovered as a byproduct of gold, copper and platinum mining.
Ghana completes the top 10, producing about one metric ton of silver annually, largely as a byproduct of its globally significant gold mining sector.
According to data from the Global Economy , here's the list of the top 10 countries:
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