Gold Reserves by Country 2026: Complete World Rankings
Updated 2026 rankings of central bank gold reserves by country — tonnes held, percentage of total reserves, and why emerging economies are rapidly expanding their gold holdings.
Central Bank News
Central bank gold reserves, official sector buying, policy shifts, and sovereign reserve diversification.
Which Countries Are Buying the Most Gold? Reserve Trends 2026
A focus on the active buyers — which central banks added the most gold in 2025–2026, why they are buying, and what their purchases mean for the global price outlook.
How Central Banks Influence Gold Prices
Central banks affect gold through reserve purchases, sales, lending, and policy signals — not just interest rates. Learn how official-sector flows set a floor under spot and what investors should watch.
Why China's Central Bank Keeps Buying Gold
The People's Bank of China has been a defining force in the gold market. We explain why China is accumulating reserves, how its reported buying may understate reality, and what it means for prices.
Why Poland Became One of Europe's Biggest Gold Buyers
Poland has emerged as one of the world's most aggressive central-bank gold buyers. We explain the security and strategic reasoning behind its accumulation and what it signals about European reserve policy.
The Federal Reserve and Gold: Separating Facts From Myths
The Fed's relationship with gold is widely misunderstood. We clarify who actually owns US gold, how it is valued on the books, and why the Fed does not trade gold to set policy.