This statistic presents the gold reserves of largest gold holding countries worldwide in 2024. At that time, the central bank of the United States held approximately ******* metric tons of gold.
Gold reserves — additional information
The United States has the largest gold reserve, with more than ***** metric tons of gold. This was more than twice the gold reserves of Germany and more than three times the gold reserves of Italy and France. China ranked fifth for the amount of gold it has on reserve, but more gold is being mined in China than any other country in the world. Australia, on the other hand, is home to the largest gold mine reserves in addition to being the second-largest producer of gold, after China. While gold no longer serves as an object of exchange and as a confirmation value, gold remains an investment asset for governments, and it could provide a safeguard against inflation or recession. The average price of gold reached a record in 2024, amounting to ******** U.S. dollars for one troy ounce.
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IMF. (May 20, 2025). Gold reserves of largest gold holding countries worldwide as of 2024 (in metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 05, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/267998/countries-with-the-largest-gold-reserves/
IMF. "Gold reserves of largest gold holding countries worldwide as of 2024 (in metric tons)." Chart. May 20, 2025. Statista. Accessed June 05, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/267998/countries-with-the-largest-gold-reserves/
IMF. (2025). Gold reserves of largest gold holding countries worldwide as of 2024 (in metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 05, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/267998/countries-with-the-largest-gold-reserves/
IMF. "Gold Reserves of Largest Gold Holding Countries Worldwide as of 2024 (in Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 20 May 2025, https://www.statista.com/statistics/267998/countries-with-the-largest-gold-reserves/
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Gold reserves of largest gold holding countries worldwide as of 2024 (in metric tons) [Graph], IMF, May 20, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/267998/countries-with-the-largest-gold-reserves/
