Report: China's gold reserves growth rate leads globally in the past five years
Sputnik News, Moscow, November 01 - According to a report released by German data statistics company Statista citing data from the World Gold Council, China's gold reserves have increased faster than those of other countries in the past five years.
As of the second quarter of 2025, China's gold reserves were 2,299 tons, an increase of 351 tons compared to the same period in 2020. This increase is the most significant in the world.
Data shows that India is the second country with the fastest growth in gold reserves, increasing by 219 tons in the past five years. Japan (increased by 81 tons) and Russia (increased by 30 tons) are ranked third and fourth, respectively.
As of the second quarter of 2025, China is the sixth largest holder of gold reserves in the world. The largest is the United States (8,133 tons, no change in reserves over the past five years), followed by Germany (3,355 tons, decreased by 13%), Italy (2,452 tons, no change), and France (2,437 tons, increased by 1 ton). Russia ranks fifth with approximately 2,336 tons of gold reserves.
The countries following China are Switzerland, with 1,040 tons as of the second quarter of 2025, India (880 tons), and Japan (846 tons).
The news states that in times of economic instability, tense geopolitical situations, and rising inflation rates, gold plays a key role, reinforcing residents' trust in their national currency, reducing market volatility, and serving as a reliable guarantee for macroeconomic stability.
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