How to interpret this ranking
Fund domicile, vault location and beneficial ownership can differ. These results are country-attributed estimates rather than surveyed household balances.
What this ranking measures
Gold investment holdings per capita by country
This research view adds physically backed funds, bars and coins to official monetary gold where the release has an eligible country anchor. In the current 2026 view, Switzerland ranks first among 29 countries at 6.25 fine troy ounces per resident.
ObservationSnapshot dated Mar 31, 2026
Population year2026
Countries ranked29
Evidence statusCountry-level research estimate
Observation and population years
Metal quantities use the current release observation or model date. The population denominator is stated on every row and country page.
| Rank | Country | Grams per resident | Troy oz per person | Total | Population year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SwitzerlandEurope | 194.265 | 6.25 | 1,750 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 2 | SingaporeAsia | 71.778 | 2.31 | 424 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 3 | LebanonMiddle East | 65.927 | 2.12 | 389 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 4 | AustriaEurope | 64.783 | 2.08 | 590 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 5 | GermanyEurope | 59.914 | 1.93 | 5,012 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 6 | ItalyEurope | 50.008 | 1.61 | 2,947 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 7 | FranceEurope | 49.77 | 1.60 | 3,322 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 8 | PortugalEurope | 47.204 | 1.52 | 491 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 9 | NetherlandsEurope | 46.209 | 1.49 | 853 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 10 | TürkiyeAsia | 44.798 | 1.44 | 3,939 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 11 | CanadaNorth America | 36.572 | 1.18 | 1,480 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 12 | United StatesNorth America | 33.187 | 1.07 | 11,584 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 13 | BelgiumEurope | 28.23 | 0.908 | 332 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 14 | AustraliaOceania | 26.073 | 0.838 | 710 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 15 | RussiaEurope | 24.811 | 0.798 | 3,558 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 16 | United KingdomEurope | 24.743 | 0.795 | 1,730 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 17 | PolandEurope | 22.715 | 0.73 | 860 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 18 | KazakhstanAsia | 17.691 | 0.569 | 373 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 19 | ThailandAsia | 16.664 | 0.536 | 1,193 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 20 | Saudi ArabiaMiddle East | 15.785 | 0.508 | 555 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 21 | SpainEurope | 11.214 | 0.361 | 537 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 22 | JapanAsia | 10.872 | 0.35 | 1,331 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 23 | UzbekistanAsia | 10.298 | 0.331 | 389 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 24 | ChinaAsia | 9.858 | 0.317 | 13,929 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 25 | AlgeriaAfrica | 7.383 | 0.237 | 355 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 26 | IndiaAsia | 6.065 | 0.195 | 8,955 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 27 | IraqMiddle East | 5.493 | 0.177 | 264 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 28 | MexicoNorth America | 3.236 | 0.104 | 430 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
| 29 | BrazilSouth America | 2.761 | 0.0888 | 590 t | 2026 | Based on country-specific evidence |
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Each value uses the same measure, release and unrounded ranking logic as the global table.
Quick answers
Common questions
Plain-language answers explain what the numbers include, what they leave out and where the source coverage ends.
Which country ranks first for gold investment holdings per capita?
Switzerland ranks first among 29 countries in the current view at 6.25 fine troy ounces per resident.
How is the per-capita figure calculated?
The published metal quantity is converted to fine troy ounces or grams and divided by the documented resident population. Rankings use unrounded values.
Does this show what a typical resident personally owns?
No. These holdings are country-attributed research estimates, not a census of what residents personally own.
Why are some countries unavailable?
Only countries that pass the investment-scope evidence gate appear. Exclusion reasons remain visible on their country records.
How do the Gold measures differ?
Official monetary gold is the narrow authority-held measure. The investment view adds attributed funds, bars and coins, while the broad view also adds jewellery estimates.
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