Global gold demand hits record high in 2025

In 2025, the world bought more gold than ever before, with a total demand of 5,002 tonnes.

This big increase was mostly because people wanted to invest in gold as a safe place to put their money, especially because there were a lot of uncertainties in the world.

The price of gold also went up a lot, but even with the higher prices, people still wanted to buy gold jewelry.

Central banks, which are like the banks of countries, also bought a lot of gold to keep as reserves.

In India, the demand for gold went down by 11% because of the high prices, but the value of the gold bought went up by 30%.

The World Gold Council, which studies gold markets, said that 2025 was a year where gold was very popular because people were worried about the economy and politics.

In early 2026, the price of gold and silver continued to rise, with gold reaching USD 5,600 per ounce and silver at USD 120 per ounce.

The gold-to-silver ratio also changed, showing that silver was becoming more popular.

The high prices and uncertainties made people want to hold onto their gold instead of selling it.