Gold Giants: leading mining countries

The visualization shows the top 15 gold-producing countries, ranked by mined output in 2023. It also compares each country’s production to its total known gold reserves—offering a snapshot of who’s digging the most and who’s sitting on future wealth.

🌍 TOP PRODUCERS, 2023 (by mined gold)

* China leads with 370 tonnes (approximately 16.5% of total output)

* Russia and Australia follow with 310 tonnes each (approximately 13.5% of total output each)

* Canada: 200 tonnes

* USA: 160 tonnes

⚖️ HIGH OUTPUT vs HIGH RESERVES

* Australia stands out with massive reserves and strong production.

* China produces the most but has reserves to match, sustaining future output.

🌍 AFRICA'S GOLD RUSH

* South Africa leads Africa

* Ghana and Mali remain key players

⛏️ UNDER-MINED RESERVES

Countries like Indonesia, Perù and Brazil show low current output but hold some untapped reserves.

📊 This side-by-side view of production vs reserves reveals not just who leads today—but who might dominate tomorrow.