Central Banks' Gold Holdings Surge 268% to $4.3 Trillion in 6 Years, IMF Reports

According to an International Monetary Fund report released in early July 2026, central banks' gold holdings reached a record market value of $4.3 trillion, surging 268% from $1.2 trillion since January 2019. The share of gold in global central bank reserves rose sharply from 10% in early 2019 to 22% by August 2025. The price appreciation accounted for most of the value growth; actual gold holdings increased by only 8.5% over the same period. IMF analysis shows two-thirds of central banks did not increase gold purchases during this time, with non-gold-producing nations driving most acquisitions, reflecting active reserve diversification strategies rather than automatic retention of mining output.
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