Countries by Gold Reserves 2025

About This Dataset

Countries by Gold Reserves 2025
The chart displays the gold reserves held by various countries in 2025, with the United States leading by a significant margin at 8,133 tonnes. Following the U.S. are Germany with 3,352 tonnes and Italy with 2,452 tonnes, showcasing a stark disparity between the top holder and the others. This data highlights the strategic importance of gold reserves in national economies.
Analysis

The United States' gold reserves stand at 8,133 tonnes, far surpassing the next highest holder, Germany, which has 3,352 tonnes. This gap of nearly 4,781 tonnes emphasizes the U.S.'s dominant position in global gold reserves. Other notable countries include Italy and France, holding 2,452 and 2,437 tonnes respectively, while Russia and China follow closely with 2,332 and 2,280 tonnes. The relatively lower reserves of countries like Japan at 846 tonnes and Switzerland at 1,040 tonnes indicate a potential strategic reliance on other financial instruments or currencies. This distribution suggests that while gold remains a crucial asset, the leading nations may prioritize gold as a hedge against economic instability.

Source:  World Gold Council

Key Findings

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United States leads in Gold Reserves (Tonnes) with 8,133 in 2025.
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Average Gold Reserves (Tonnes) in 2025: 2,859  ·  median: 2,385.
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Gap in 2025: United States is 9.6× larger than Japan.

Countries by Gold Reserves 2025

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Data Insights

Numbers, trends & sources behind this chart

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Data Points
8
8 categories  ·  1 year
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Top Value
8,133
United States
Gold Reserves (Tonnes) · 2025
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Metrics
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Gold Reserves (Tonnes)
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Period
2025
Single year snapshot

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
How the figures are calculated
  • Values are shown as reported by the source. Nothing is rescaled, rebased or converted — the only changes are thousand separators and decimals shown to two places.
  • Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2025.

Rankings & Full Data

8 records · Gold Reserves (Tonnes) · ranked by 2025

✓ 8 sourced
# Category 2025 Source
🥇 United States 8,133
🥈 Germany 3,352
🥉 Italy 2,452
4 France 2,437
5 Russia 2,332
6 China 2,280
7 Switzerland 1,040
8 Japan 846

Data Sources & References

All external sources cited in this dataset

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