Total gold reserves; 8 133.5 tons
The proportion of gold in US international reserves: 75.2%
The United States has the largest gold reserves in the world, and the combined gold reserves of the second to fourth countries are not as large as those of the United States. In addition, the proportion of American gold in international reserves is also the highest among all countries.
2. Germany
Gold reserves: 337 1 ton
Proportion of gold to total international reserves: 70.6%
Last year, Germany completed its four-year plan to transport 674 tons of gold stored in France and the United States back to China. In 20 13, Germany first announced its plan to transport gold back to the outside world. At that time, the plan was expected to be completed in 2020, but it was three years ahead of schedule. In 20 16, the global demand for gold reached a record high. After that, the demand of central banks for gold reserves declined. After the outbreak of global finance, Germany's total investment in gold is in a state of steady increase.
3. Italy
Gold reserves: 2,436 tons
Gold accounts for 63.9% of international reserves.
In the past few years, Italy has also kept its gold reserves unchanged, which has also been supported by European Central Bank President mario draghi. Draghi is a former governor of the Italian central bank. 20 13 when asked by reporters about the role of gold in the asset portfolio of a country's central bank, Draghi said that gold can preserve and increase its value, and it can well resist fluctuations when the dollar depreciates.
4. France
Gold reserves: 2,436.0 tons
Proportion of gold reserves to international reserves: 63.9%
In the past seven years, France has basically not sold gold, and there are many calls for France to stop selling gold. Marine Le Pen, chairman of the French far-right party, not only demanded a ban on the sale of gold, but also stressed the need to increase France's gold reserves.
5. Russia
Gold reserves: 1909.8 tons
The proportion of gold in the total international reserves: 17.6%
In the past six years, Russia has continuously increased its holdings of gold, which is the largest among all central banks. At the beginning of 20 18, the Russian central bank surpassed China for the first time, ranking fifth in the world. In 20 17, Russia bought 224 tons of gold, aiming at diversifying international reserve assets and reducing its dependence on the US dollar. Since Russia sent troops to annex Crimea in the middle of 20 14, the relationship between Russia and western countries has also become cold. Western countries, led by the United States, continue to increase sanctions against Russia. In the later process, Russia sold about 50% of US Treasury bonds and increased its holdings of gold.
6. China
Gold reserves: 1842.6 tons
Gold accounts for 2.4% of the total international reserves.
In the summer of 20 15, the Bank of China announced its gold reserves for the first time since 2009. Although China has increased its gold reserves for six consecutive years, the increase rate is not large, only about 2.4%. Among the countries with the highest gold reserves 10 in the world, China holds the least gold. In 20 16, China's gold reserves only increased by 2.2%.
7. Switzerland
Gold reserves: 1040 tons
Gold accounts for 5.3% of the total international reserves.
Switzerland ranks seventh in the world in gold reserves. In fact, Switzerland's per capita gold reserves rank first in the world. During the Second World War, Switzerland, as a neutral country, became the center of gold trading in Europe, where the gold trading of the Allies and Axis countries were conducted. Today, Swiss gold trading is mainly conducted in other countries such as China.
8. Japan
Gold reserves: 765.2 tons
Proportion of gold to total international reserves: 2.5%
As the world's third largest economy, Japan's gold reserves rank eighth in the world. The Japanese government is also the most radical in implementing monetary easing policy. 20 16 1 the bank of Japan lowered the deposit interest rate to below 0, which led to a sharp increase in global gold demand.
9. Netherlands
Gold reserves: 6 12.5 tons.
Proportion of gold in international reserves: 68.2%
The Dutch central bank has previously announced that it will transfer the gold stored in the Amsterdam vault to the new vault in Amsterdam, which is about 1 hour away from Amsterdam. At the same time, the Netherlands also shipped the gold stored in the United States back to China.
India, 10
Gold reserves: 560.3
The proportion of gold in international reserves: 5.5% India's population is 6543.8+0.25 billion, with the second largest population and the second largest gold consumption in the world. India's gold demand is the most reliable in the world. When the Indian wedding season comes, India's gold consumption will increase greatly.