Where Is Bitcoin Mined? Global Mining Map & Hashrate by Country (2026)
Last updated: July 13, 2026 · Country-share snapshot: January 2026
Bitcoin mining is estimated to be concentrated in the United States, which accounts for 37.5% of global hashrate (about 400 EH/s) in Hashrate Index’s January 2026 model. Russia follows at 16.4% and China at 11.7%. The top ten countries total about 85% in that model; every country figure below is an estimate, not a directly measured fact.
Important data limit: country hashrate cannot be measured exactly. Hashrate Index provides the newest cited model (January 2026); Cambridge’s more transparent country map ends in January 2022 and warns that VPNs and proxies can inflate locations such as Germany and Ireland. The live network figure below measures the whole Bitcoin network, not the location of individual miners.
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Bitcoin mining by country — the full breakdown
These are the publicly named top-ten country estimates from Hashrate Index’s January 2026 heatmap, plus an explicitly grouped remainder. Electricity figures and status notes are context from the cited research dossier, not comparable retail quotes. Use the mining calculator for a facility-specific profitability model.
| Country | Estimated share | Estimated capacity | Electricity context | Energy mix | Mining status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 37.5% | ~400 EH/s | 5–7¢/kWh in mining hubs; PPAs as low as 2.7¢ cited | State-dependent; wind and hydro are material in TX/WA | Allowed; rules differ by state |
| Russia | 16.4% | ~175 EH/s | ~3–5¢/kWh cited for industrial power | Gas + Siberian hydro | Legal since Nov. 2024; registration and regional restrictions |
| China | 11.7% | ~125 EH/s | Seasonal Sichuan hydro described as cheap; no comparable tariff stated | Seasonal hydro + coal | Officially banned since 2021; estimated underground activity |
| Paraguay | 4.0% | ~43 EH/s | Very low hydro surplus power; no comparable tariff stated | ~100% hydro | Allowed, but policy is inconsistent |
| United Arab Emirates | 3.1% | ~33 EH/s | Not quantified in the cited dataset | Gas + growing solar | State-supported / coordinated |
| Oman | 3.0% | ~32 EH/s | Not quantified in the cited dataset | Gas + growing solar | State-supported hubs |
| Canada | 2.6% | ~28 EH/s | ~4–6¢/kWh historical hydro tariffs in Québec/BC | High hydro share in Québec and BC | Allowed; some provincial caps or moratoria |
| Ethiopia | 2.6% | ~27.5 EH/s | Not quantified in the cited dataset | Underused hydroelectricity | State-supported; political risk noted |
| Kazakhstan | 2.1% | ~22 EH/s | Historically cheap coal power; no comparable tariff stated | Predominantly coal | Allowed but heavily regulated and taxed |
| Indonesia | 2.1% | ~22 EH/s | Not quantified in the cited dataset | Not quantified in the cited dataset | Growing; regionally variable |
| Rest of world | ~12% | Not published as a country breakdown | Not quantified | Not quantified | Varies |
Primary country-share source: Hashrate Index, “Top 10 Bitcoin Mining Countries of 2026” (January 2026). “Rest of world” is the dossier’s instructed aggregate (~12%), not a named country estimate.
Which countries are best for Bitcoin mining?
No country is universally “best”: the viable choice combines an energy contract, grid access, cooling needs, political durability and how custody and payouts work. The United States leads the estimated hashrate share, while Paraguay’s hydro surplus and Nordic hydro or geothermal regions can be attractive. Compare actual hosts, not a country label, in our hosting comparison.
United States — which states are top mining hubs?
Texas is the clearest US hub, estimated at about 28.5% of US hashrate in the cited 2025 research, with industrial power around 6.5¢/kWh and certain PPAs reported at 2.7¢. Georgia, New York, Kentucky, Nebraska and Washington each pair distinct power economics with different connection or policy constraints; state-level diligence matters.
| State | Industrial electricity context | Research note |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | ~6.5¢/kWh; cited PPA floor 2.7¢ | ERCOT, wind and demand-response context |
| Georgia | ~6–7¢/kWh | Nuclear and data-centre infrastructure |
| New York | ~7–8¢/kWh upstate | Renewable mining allowed; fossil-PoW moratorium cited for 2022–24 |
| Kentucky / Nebraska / Washington | ~6.9¢ / ~6–8¢ / ~6.3¢ | Tax, public-power and hydro context differ by state |
Is Europe viable for Bitcoin mining?
Europe is viable where power and facility access fit the operating model, rather than because of a single continental rate. The cited Eurostat H2 2025 figures put Finland at €0.0748/kWh and Sweden at €0.0970/kWh for non-household users; Iceland and Norway add hydro or geothermal context. MiCA regulates crypto-asset services, not mining itself.
Where is Bitcoin mining banned or restricted?
China officially banned mining in 2021, despite a sizeable modelled underground share. Russia’s November 2024 legalization includes registration and regional restrictions during power shortages. Kazakhstan permits mining but has tightened taxes, registration and power-related rules. Regulation changes, so this summary is context—not legal advice—and should be checked locally before deployment.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most Bitcoin mining?
The United States is the largest estimated Bitcoin-mining location, with 37.5% of global hashrate or roughly 400 EH/s in Hashrate Index’s January 2026 estimate. This is a model-based estimate rather than a census: miner locations are inferred from pool, hardware-flow and firmware signals.
Is Bitcoin mining legal in the United States?
Bitcoin mining is generally allowed in the United States, but electricity rules, interconnection terms and local policy vary by state and utility. Texas, Georgia, Kentucky, Nebraska and Washington are discussed as active hubs in the cited research; local power availability still determines whether a facility can connect.
Where is Bitcoin mining banned or restricted?
China officially banned Bitcoin mining in 2021, even though current estimates still attribute an underground share to the country. Russia legalized mining in November 2024 with registration requirements and regional restrictions. Kazakhstan permits mining but applies registration, taxes and electricity-related constraints.
Why are country-level hashrate figures only estimates?
There is no authoritative global register of every miner and location. Pool IP data can be distorted by VPNs and proxies, while commercial estimates use modelling assumptions. Cambridge’s country map ends in January 2022; Hashrate Index supplies a newer January 2026 model, so both need source and date labels.
What are the sources and limitations of this dataset?
Country shares use Hashrate Index’s January 2026 publication; it describes a proprietary weighted blend of pool data, ASIC trade flows and firmware trends. The historical cross-check is the Cambridge CBECI Mining Map, whose final official country update is January 2022. Read provider-specific terms and incidents in our provider reviews before choosing a hosting route.