Global demand for gold by purpose quarterly 2016-2025

The demand of gold for investment purposes amounted to approximately 552 metric tons in the first quarter of 2025. This was the purpose with the highest demand in that quarter, ahead of jewelry, technology and central banks. 

Gold as an investment – additional information

Throughout history, gold has been desirable and in demand and has been characterized as a high-value commodity. When investing in any commodity, risk assessments need to be considered. Generally, gold is considered to be a safe investment. It becomes an attractive means of money allocation, especially in times of turmoil on the financial markets. Moreover, governments locate a big part of their assets in gold. The United States is the leading gold holding country worldwide, with gold reserves amounting to 8,133.5 metric tons.
The demand for gold globally in 2024 was estimated at over 4,600 metric tons.