South Africa Gold Reserves

South Africa has the 3rd highest gold reserves among 13 countries with data in 2025.

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How does South Africa rank globally for gold reserves?

South Africa has the 3rd highest gold reserves among 13 countries with data in 2025.

Which country has the highest gold reserves?

Australia has the highest gold reserves at 13,000 metric tons as of 2025.

Which country has the lowest gold reserves?

Ghana has the lowest gold reserves at 1,000 metric tons as of 2025.

What is the global total for gold reserves?

The global total for gold reserves is 54,600 metric tons as of 2025.