LONDON, Oct. 20 (Dow Jones) -- Total world aluminum production in September fell by 61,000 metric tons to 2.122 million tons, according to figures released Thursday by the International Aluminum Institute.

World production in August stood at 2.183 million tons.

September production was up 115,000 tons compared with the same month of 2010, when output was recorded at 2.007 million tons, the IAI said.