Statistics of gold reserves in the world
According to the latest available statistics for the year 2021, the largest countries in the world in terms of gold reserves are:
- USA - 8,134 tons
- Germany - 3,362 tons
- Italy - 2,451 tons
- France - 2,436 tons
- Russia - 2,299 tons
- China - 1,948 tons
- Switzerland - 1,040 tons
- Japan - 851 tons
- India - 695 tons
- Holland - 612 tons
Remember that these numbers are constantly changing as more gold is mined in the world and the statistics are updated periodically.
Statistics of gold reserves in the ground:
Determining the exact amount of gold in the ground is a difficult decision, as many data are not fully known, and gold distributions and quality vary from one region to another. Despite this, some countries are known for the presence of large quantities of gold in the ground, and the most prominent of these countries are:
- South Africa: South Africa is the largest producer of gold in the world, as the country has one of the largest gold deposits in the world and contains the world's largest gold mines such as Mponeng, Driefontein and Kusasalethu.
- Australia: Gold occupies the second place in Australia's exports, and the country is distinguished by the presence of gold in large areas, such as Western Australia and its southwest.
- Russia: Russia is considered one of the largest gold producers in the world, and the country's gold mines are distributed in different regions, such as Siberia, the Urals, and the Altai Mountains.
- Canada: Canada is characterized by the presence of large quantities of gold in its mines, the most important of which is the Red Lake mine, which is considered one of the largest gold mines in the world.
- The United States: The United States has a rich history in gold extraction, and gold mines are located in many states such as California, Alaska, Nevada, and Georgia.
- Peru: Peru's economy is characterized by gold mining, and the country's mines are distinguished by the quality of the extracted gold.
Remember that the mentioned quantities are subject to change depending on current production and future exploration, and new mines may be discovered in the future.
