Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey

The 2026 Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey indicates that 45% of surveyed institutions plan to increase their gold holdings in the coming year. Strategic motives for holding gold remain centered on crisis performance and inflation hedging.

Key Takeaways

• 1.45% of central banks expect their gold reserves to increase over the next 12 months.
• 2.Interest rates, geopolitical instability, and inflation concerns are the top three drivers for reserve management decisions.
• 3.Gold is held primarily for its performance in times of crisis and its role as a long-term store of value.

Table of Contents

• Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey 2026
• Most relevant reasons for overall reserve management decisions
• Most relevant reasons for holding gold
• How do you expect total reserves to change 5 years from now?
• Do you actively manage your gold reserves
• Top three vaulting locations

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