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Where are the majority of diamonds found in the world?


Answer: The two primary ways to quantify world diamond production are by total value of the diamonds mined or by total carat weight produced.

2003 Diamond Production
  Total Carats: Total Value:
Botswana 30,500,000 $2,521,000,000
Russia 33,000,000 $1,650,000,000
Canada 11,200,000 $1,235,000,000
South Africa 12,700,000 $1,063,000,000
Angola 5,700,000 $900,000,000
D.R. Congo 25,000,000 $600,000,000
Australia 30,900,000 $450,000,000
Namibia 1,500,000 $450,000,000
Other Producers 4,500,000 $371,000,000
World Total 155,000,000 cts $9,240,000,000

Based on total value, currently Botswana ranks first, Russia second, and Canada third. However, based on total carat weight Russia ranks first, Australia second, and Botswana third.

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