Scale of the reserve
Total officially reported gold held by the central bank or relevant public reserve institution.
OFFICIAL RESERVE DEMAND
Who is adding gold?
Follow reported holdings and the latest monthly changes from major central banks, with the reporting period and source visible beside every figure.
COUNTRY TRACKER
Latest reported reserve changes.
These figures are official reports, not live estimates. The reporting period differs where the latest country disclosure is older.
| Country | Reported holdings | Latest monthly change | 2026 change | Data period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 614 t | +18 t | +64 t | May 2026 |
| China | 2,331 t | +10 t | +25 t | May 2026 |
| Turkey | See WGC dataset | −3 t | −81 t | May 2026 |
| India | ~880 t | No reported Q1 change | Steady in Q1 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Russia | 2,292 t | −6 t | −34 t | May 2026 |
Published 2 August 2026. Values are rounded to the nearest tonne. Revisions may occur when central banks or the IMF update official reports.
HOW TO USE THE TRACKER
Reserve flows are context, not a price signal.
Persistent official demand can change the long-run balance of the gold market, but one month of buying or selling does not explain every daily price move.
Direction of recent flow
The latest reported purchase or sale, which usually becomes public after the month ends.
Dates matter
The newest publication date is not necessarily the same as the month represented by the data.
World Gold Council country dataset
Quarterly official holdings and monthly reported changes, compiled from central banks, the IMF and other official sources.
Open the WGC dataset →May 2026 reserve commentary
Country-level changes for Poland, China, Turkey and Russia, published by the World Gold Council on 2 July 2026.
Read the monthly release →CENTRAL BANK RESERVES FAQ
Read official gold flows carefully.
Understand reporting lags, why central banks hold gold and why a monthly reserve change is market context rather than a standalone price signal.
How often are central bank gold reserves updated?
The World Gold Council publishes country holdings quarterly and monthly reported changes. Monthly figures normally arrive with a reporting lag, so this tracker always shows the relevant data period.
Why do central banks buy gold?
Common reasons include reserve diversification, liquidity, confidence in stressed markets and reducing concentration in another reserve asset. Motives differ by institution.
Are all central bank purchases reported immediately?
No. Official reporting schedules and definitions differ, and some transactions become visible only after later disclosures or revisions.
Does central bank buying guarantee that gold will rise?
No. Reserve demand is one long-term market input. Interest rates, currencies, investment flows, jewellery demand and broader risk conditions also affect price.
CONTINUE YOUR RESEARCH
Put official demand in wider market context.
Compare reserve flows with gold’s inflation-adjusted value, today’s macro pulse and the calendar of upcoming market events.