Countries by Official Gold Reserves 2026

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by official monetary gold reserves held by central banks and governments in 2026, measured in tonnes according to World Gold Council data. The United States holds the world's largest national gold reserve by a considerable margin — with over 8,100 tonnes stored primarily at Fort Knox, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and West Point, a stockpile that has remained broadly unchanged since the 1970s and represents a historical legacy of the Bretton Woods system under which the US dollar was directly convertible to gold at a fixed rate, giving American gold reserves a political and monetary significance that goes beyond their market value.

✨ AI Insight

The disparity in gold reserves among countries is striking, with the United States holding more than double the reserves of Germany, the second-largest holder at 3,352 tonnes. This gap underscores the historical significance of U.S. gold reserves, which have remained relatively stable since the 1970s. Countries like China and Russia, with reserves of 2,235 and 2,332 tonnes respectively, indicate a growing trend in non-Western nations accumulating gold, possibly as a hedge against economic instability and to diversify their reserves. The consistent reserves among top holders suggest a strategic approach to gold as a safeguard in uncertain economic climates, while smaller reserves in nations like Japan (846 tonnes) highlight differing monetary policies and economic strategies.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

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United States leads with 8,133 in 2026.

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Average value in 2026: 2,853 · median: 2,385.

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Gap in 2026: United States is 9.6× larger than Japan.