The Top 10 Countries by Gold Reserves

What we’re showing

The top ten countries in total gold reserves (tonnes) as of May 2024. These figures come from the World Gold Council.

Gold Reserves

• Central banks hold gold reserves due to their safety, liquidity, and return characteristics. They are significant owners of gold, accounting for approximately a fifth of all the gold mined throughout history.
• The country with the most gold is the United States, with 8,133 tonnes, which has a value of $579 billion.