Global average allocation to gold by central banks 2016-2021

Published by Statista Research Department, Aug 18, 2023
Central banks' average allocation to gold increased gradually during the last few years. The share of gold reached six percent in 2021, an increase compared to the five percent the previous year.

Average allocation to gold by central banks worldwide from 2016 to 2021

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Release date

July 2021

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

January to March 2021

Number of respondents

38 respondents

Special properties

Chief investment officers, heads of asset classes and senior portfolio strategists at central banks

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

This question was phrased by the source as follows: "For the total reserves portfolio, please indicate the % allocation across asset classes."

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