United States holds world’s largest gold reserves

KARACHI: According to early 2026 data, the country with the largest gold reserves in the world is the United States.

The United States has about 8,133 tons of gold in reserve. These reserves play an important role in the strength of the American economy and global financial stability.

In second place is Germany, which has about 3,362 tons of gold. This is followed by Italy with 2,451 tons and France with 2,436 tons of gold reserves.

Russia has more than 2,300 tons, while China’s official reserves are 2,264 tons. Experts say that China’s actual reserves may be even higher, as China and Russia are increasing their investment in gold to reduce their dependence on the dollar.

India has about 822 tons of gold, while Japan has 846 tons. Pakistan has about 64.76 tons of gold, which is worth more than $10 billion and ranks 48th globally.

These gold reserves not only show the country’s strength in financial security and global trade, but also help in keeping the country’s currency stable during economic crises.

Gold is a solid and safe asset that provides financial stability to countries around the world in times of economic uncertainty. Gold is used to keep the value of the currency stable, which increases the country’s reputation in the global trading system.

Central banks include gold in their financial reserves to protect their reserves during a depreciation of the dollar or other financial risks. Gold is used as a stable collateral in international trade to repay debts or reduce trade deficits.