LONDON, Mar 21, 2012 (Dow Jones) -- Total world aluminum production in February fell by 141,000 metric tons to 1.998 million tons, according to figures released Tuesday by the International Aluminum Institute.

World production in January stood at 2.139 million tons.

February production was up 48,000 tons compared to the same month of 2011, when output was recorded at 1.950 million tons, the IAI said.