Countries by Official Gold Reserves 2025
Key Findings
About This Dataset
Countries by Official Gold Reserves 2025The stark contrast between the United States' gold reserves and those of other nations is striking; the U.S. holds more than double that of Germany, the second-largest holder at 3,352 tonnes. This disparity illustrates the U.S.'s historical commitment to gold as a stabilizing asset, a practice rooted in its Bretton Woods legacy. Meanwhile, countries like China and Russia, with reserves of 2,235 and 2,333 tonnes respectively, indicate a strategic shift towards gold as a hedge against economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. The trend suggests that while traditional powers maintain large reserves, emerging economies are gradually increasing their gold holdings, potentially reshaping the global financial landscape.
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Methodology & source
- Data source
- World Gold Council
- Coverage
- 8 entities · 2025 · 8 observations
- Measure
- Gold Reserves (Tonnes)
- Last updated
- 27 July 2026
- Compiled by
- The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
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- Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2025.
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