January 13, 2026

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The planet’s gold balance: USA, Europe and what is Greece’s share


New international report reveals updated country rating by volume of official gold reserves by 2024.

According to the data, USA and the largest European economies continue to maintain a dominant position: together they control more than 60% of world declared reserves.

In first place are United States with impressive 8,133.5 tons gold. Followed by Germany (3,351.6 t), Italy (2,451.9 t) and France (2,437 t). The top ten also includes Russia (2,333.1 t), China (2,279.6 t), Switzerland (1,039.9 t), India (876.2 t), Japan (846 t) and Netherlands (612.5 t).

The top 20 included such major players as Türkiye (595.4 t), Poland (448.2 t), Portugal (382.7 t), Uzbekistan (382.6 t) and Saudi Arabia (323.1 t). Added to them United Kingdom, Lebanon, Kazakhstan, Spain And Austria.

Among developing countries, significant reserves have Thailand (234.5 t), Belgium (227.4 t), Singapore (220 t) and Algeria (173.6 t). Average volumes are maintained Iraq, Libya, Azerbaijan, Philippines And Brazil.

Greece is located in this table at the level 114.6 tonsbeing in the range of countries with moderate reserves, next to Egypt, Sweden, South Africa and Mexico.

At the bottom of the global ranking are states with minimal volumes of gold – less than two tons. Among them Iceland, Haiti, El Salvador, Butane And Moldova.

The report highlights: the distribution of gold in the world remains the same structure — the lion’s share is concentrated in the old industrial powers, while most developing economies are only gradually increasing their reserves.



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