World Gold Reserve: Find out which countries will have the largest gold reserves in 2025. What is the position of the United States, Germany, Italy, France, Russia, China, Switzerland, and India in the list?

Gold is not just a part of jewelry but also a cornerstone of countries' economic strength. The US and Germany lead the way, while India has also reached record levels.

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Gold is not just a glamorous jewel but also the backbone of global economies. Even in this age of digital currencies and crypto, gold remains as important as ever as a symbol of security, stability, and wealth. According to the World Gold Council, by the second quarter of 2025, the world's eight largest gold reserves will include major countries like India and China.

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The United States has long held the largest gold reserves, with reserves of 8,133.46 tonnes in Q2 2025, remaining roughly constant since 2000.

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Germany currently holds 3,350.25 tonnes of gold reserves, up from 3,468 tonnes in 2000. Germany ranks second on this list.

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Italy's gold reserves have remained relatively stable for several decades. It currently holds 2,451.84 tonnes. Italy ranks third.

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India's best friend, France, had over 3,000 tons of gold in 2002. However, it currently holds 2,437 tons, making it the fourth-largest gold-holding country in the world.

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Twenty-five years ago, in the year 2000, Russia had only 343 tons of gold, which has now reached 2,335 tons. Russia is ranked fifth.

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India's neighboring country, China, has approximately 2,279 tons of gold. This stockpile is gradually increasing. China ranks sixth in the list of gold-rich countries.

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Switzerland, a small European country, currently holds 1,040 tons of gold. Swiss banks are considered the primary reason for this. This makes it the seventh-highest gold holding in the world.

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India currently holds 880 tonnes of gold, the highest ever. This makes it the eighth largest country in the world with such a high gold holding.