Countries by Official Gold Reserves 2025

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by tonnes of gold held in official central bank reserves in 2025 according to World Gold Council data. The United States holds the world's largest official gold reserve at over 8,133 tonnes — a stockpile accumulated primarily during the Bretton Woods era when the dollar was pegged to gold at $35 per ounce, and never fully liquidated after the gold standard was abandoned by Nixon in 1971.

✨ AI Insight

The 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.

Source: World Gold Council

Key Findings

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United States leads with 8,133 in 2025.

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Average value in 2025: 2,854 · median: 2,385.

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Gap in 2025: United States is 9.6× larger than Japan.