In today’s time, investing in gold is considered a great option. Different countries of the world keep gold in reserve with them. Through which they also do trade with other countries. But do you know how much gold is left on earth now? Which country has the most gold?
only this much gold is left
First of all let us know which country has the most gold. According to a March 2024 report by Forbes India, the World Gold Council said that America has the most gold as per the fourth quarter of 2023. This country has gold reserves of 8,133.46 tonnes. After this, Germany is in second place, which has 3,352.65 tonnes of gold reserve. At the third place is Italy, which has 2,451.84 tonnes of gold. India has 803.58 tonnes of gold reserve.
How much gold is left on earth?
Let us tell you that according to the BBC report of the year 2020, the American Geological Survey has estimated that there is 50 thousand tons of gold reserve inside the earth. It is yet to be mined. About 1,90,000 tonnes of gold has so far been extracted through mining. Although this is just a rough figure. You will be surprised to know that till now the largest source of gold in the world is the Witwatersrand Basin of South Africa, from where 30 percent of the world’s gold has been mined. The world’s largest gold mine is in Nevada, America.
gold layer
Scientists have revealed a shocking thing. According to the theory, there is so much gold in the womb of the earth i.e. in the core of the earth that it can cover the entire earth with its 4 meter thick layer. But digging till the core of the earth is currently impossible. Man has not yet been able to reach so low that he can know the condition of the earth’s womb.
How much gold reserve does India have?
India ranks ninth in the world in terms of gold reserves. India has 806.7 metric tons of gold. According to a report of the World Gold Council, India’s gold reserves are continuously increasing and if this pace continues, it can be included in the top 5 in a few years. Let us tell you that in the year 2001, India had only 357.5 metric tons of gold, which has increased by more than 2 times by June 2023.
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