10 Countries That Have the Largest Gold Reserves

In this article, we will look at 10 countries that have the largest gold reserves. If you want to read our detailed analysis, head straight to 30 Countries that Have the Largest Gold Reserves.

10. Netherlands

Gold Reserves (in tonnes): 612.45

The Netherlands has 58.34% of gold holdings and 612.45 tonnes of gold reserves. The Netherlands is one of the leading European economies with the largest gold reserves.

9. India

Gold Reserves (in tonnes): 803.58

India has total gold reserves of 803.58 tonnes and 8.54% of gold holdings. India ranks ninth among the countries that have the largest gold reserves.

8. Japan

Gold Reserves (in tonnes): 845.97

Japan is one of the largest economies in the world. Japan has 845.97 tonnes of gold reserves and 4.37% of gold holdings.

7. Switzerland

Gold Reserves (in tonnes): 1,040

Switzerland has 1,040 tonnes of gold reserves and 7.64% of gold holdings. Switzerland is one of the countries with the largest gold reserves.

6. China

Gold Reserves (in tonnes): 2,235.39

China has 4.33% of gold holdings and 2,235.39 tonnes of gold reserves, as of Q4 2023. China ranks sixth among the countries that have the largest gold reserves. 

5. Russia

Gold Reserves (in tonnes): 2,332.74

Russia has 26.05% of gold holdings and 2,332.74 tonnes of gold reserves, as of Q4 2023. Russia ranks fifth among the countries that have the largest gold reserves.

4. France

Gold Reserves (in tonnes): 2,436.97

France has 2,436.97 tonnes of gold reserves and has 67.28% of gold holdings. France is one of the countries with the largest gold reserves.

3. Italy

Gold Reserves (in tonnes): 2,451.84

Italy has the third-largest gold reserves in the world with total reserves of 2,451.84 tonnes. Italy has 65.89% of gold holdings.

2. Germany

Gold Reserves (in tonnes): 3,352.65

Germany has 3,352.65 tonnes of gold reserves and 69.06% of gold holdings. Germany ranks second among the countries that have the largest gold reserves.

1. United States

Gold Reserves (in tonnes): 8,133.46

The United States has the largest gold reserves in the world with a total of 8,133.46 tonnes, as of Q4 2023. The United States has 69.89% of gold holdings.

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