🟡 Ranked: Central Banks by Gold Value — US Leads With ~$1.44T
A new VisualCapitalist analysis shows how much major central banks’ gold reserves are worth at $5,500 per ounce — a price level seen during the recent metals boom. The United States tops the list by a wide margin, followed by major European and Asian reserve holders.
Top 10 Central Banks by Gold Reserve Value:
🇺🇸 United States – ~$1.44 trillion (8,133.5 tonnes)
🇩🇪 Germany – ~$592 billion (3,350.3 tonnes)
🇮🇹 Italy – ~$434 billion (2,451.9 tonnes)
🇫🇷 France – ~$431 billion (2,437.0 tonnes)
🇷🇺 Russia – ~$411 billion (2,326.5 tonnes)
🇨🇳 China – ~$408 billion (2,305.4 tonnes)
🇨🇭 Switzerland – ~$184 billion (1,039.9 tonnes)
🇮🇳 India – ~$156 billion (880 tonnes)
🇯🇵 Japan – ~$150 billion (846 tonnes)
🇹🇷 Turkey – ~$114 billion (644 tonnes)
Market Insight:
Central banks have long used gold as a portfolio anchor and safe-haven reserve, especially during times of currency volatility and macro stress. Higher gold prices boost the value of existing holdings without central banks needing to buy more — effectively strengthening reserve positions globally.
Why It Matters:
This ranking highlights gold’s enduring global role:
• A strategic reserve asset for economic stability
• A buffer against fiat currency weakness
• A hedge during geopolitical or monetary uncertainty
Gold’s persistent appeal remains strong even as cryptocurrencies and other alternatives compete for investor attention — reinforcing that traditional stores of value still matter in global finance.
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