Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey 2025 Results Published

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The World Gold Council (WGC) published the results of the 2025 Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey conducted between 25th February and 20th May of this year.

The poll emphasizes how crucial managing gold reserves is even in these trying times. In the face of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, it forecasts that central banks would increase their gold holdings. Over the course of the next 12 months, it is anticipated that the world's central banks will continue to purchase gold and diversify away from the US currency.

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Almost 95% of those surveyed think that throughout the next 12 months, gold reserves held by central banks around the world will rise. Over the same time span, a record 43 percent of respondents think their own gold reserves will rise as well. None of the respondents, however, expect their gold reserves to decrease.

According to the survey, over the next five years, 73% of participants anticipate that US dollar holdings in global reserves will be moderately or significantly reduced. It shows that from 37% in 2024 to 44% in 2025, more respondents now actively manage their gold holdings.

According to 64% of poll respondents, the Bank of England is the most popular place for them to store their gold holdings. According to the poll, only 7% of participants want to enhance domestic gold reserve storage over the course of the next 12 months.