 The majority of today’s diamonds are sourced from Africa, Canada, Russia, Australia and South America. When measured by value, Botswana is the biggest producer of diamonds in the world. An estimated 65% of the world’s diamonds come from Africa. Other African countries that produce diamonds and are Kimberley Process compliant include:
- Angola
- Central African Republic
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Namibia
- Tanzania
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
Countries such as Botswana, Namibia and South Africa rely on diamonds, as a major natural resource, to benefit their populations. In these countries, the revenues from diamonds play a pivotal role in helping to build hospitals, provide education and build infrastructure.