Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey

The 2026 Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey highlights a strong global trend toward gold accumulation, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and the desire for diversification. Central banks are increasingly looking to move away from US dollar dominance, favoring gold as a strategic, crisis-resistant reserve asset.

Key Takeaways

• 1.89% of central banks expect global gold reserves to increase over the next 12 months.
• 2.74% of respondents foresee a decrease in the share of US dollar holdings in global reserves over the next five years.
• 3.Central banks are increasingly diversifying gold storage, with a notable trend towards increasing domestic storage.

Table of Contents

• Executive Summary
• Perspectives on gold reserves
• Strategic considerations in gold reserves management
• Technical and operational considerations of gold reserves management
• Conclusion
• Methodology
• Detailed Results

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