In 2022, Australia had the world's largest volume of gold reserves by a considerable margin, with nearly 16.2 percent of the total gold reserves worldwide. The global reserves of gold in 2022 were estimated at around 52,000 metric tons.
Distribution of mine reserves of gold worldwide in 2022, by country
Figures have been calculated based on the preliminary volumes in metric tons provided by the source.
Mineral ore reserves of gold are generally calculated based on economically and technically feasible extraction.
The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the total world reserves of gold ore to be approximately 52,000 metric tons in 2022.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, nrcan.gc.ca, 2024. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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