Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Top 10 Countries with Most Gold Reserves
Gold is a very important asset for countries because it is safe and easy to trade, especially during tough economic times.
Central banks around the world hold a lot of gold to keep their economies stable.
The United States has the most gold, with over 8,133 tonnes.
Other countries like Germany, Italy, and France also have large amounts of gold.
China and India are increasing their gold reserves to protect themselves from economic risks.
The World Gold Council keeps track of these reserves using data from the International Monetary Fund and official reports.
The rankings can change because central banks keep buying and selling gold.
The United States holds the most gold reserves, with over 8,133 tonnes.
Germany, Italy, and France together have significant gold reserves, much of which was accumulated during the Bretton Woods era.
China is increasing its gold holdings as part of its strategy to diversify assets and reduce reliance on the US dollar.
India is also adding to its gold reserves to protect against global economic risks and currency volatility.
The World Gold Council updates country-wise gold holdings using IMF data and official reports, with rankings subject to change due to central bank activities.
- Who
- Countries around the world, including the United States, Germany, Italy, France, Russia, China, Switzerland, Japan, India, and the Netherlands
- What
- The top 10 countries with the highest gold reserves
- When
- As of 2026, with rankings subject to change due to central bank activities
- Where
- Globally, with significant holdings in the United States and Europe
- Why
- To protect economies from inflation, global conflicts, currency fluctuations, and financial uncertainty
- United States
- 8,133 tonnes
- Germany
- 3,358 tonnes
- Italy
- 2,452 tonnes
- France
- 2,436 tonnes
- Russia
- 2,332 tonnes
- China
- 2,180 tonnes
- Switzerland
- 1,040 tonnes
- Japan
- 846 tonnes
- India
- 782 tonnes
- Netherlands
- 612 tonnes