Countries by Gold Reserves 2024

About This Dataset

Nations ranked by their official gold reserves held by central banks as of 2024, measured in metric tonnes. The United States holds the world's largest official gold reserve, with over 8,000 tonnes stored primarily at Fort Knox.

✨ AI Insight

The disparity in gold reserves among the top countries is striking, with the United States holding more than double that of Germany, the second-largest holder. This gap—4,781 tonnes—highlights the U.S.'s historical commitment to gold as a cornerstone of its monetary policy. Meanwhile, countries like China (2,235 tonnes) and Russia (2,333 tonnes) continue to increase their reserves, possibly as a hedge against economic instability and to diversify away from U.S. dollar dependency. The relatively low reserves of Japan (846 tonnes) and Switzerland (1,040 tonnes) suggest different monetary strategies, with these nations possibly favoring liquidity over gold accumulation.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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United States leads with 8,133 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 2,854 · median: 2,385.

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Gap in 2024: United States is 9.6× larger than Japan.