According to the World Gold Council, central banks and ETFs drove record gold demand to 5,002 tons in 2025, with values soaring on multiple price highs.
The World Gold Council confirmed that global gold demand reached a record 5,002 tons in 2025, worth $555 billion, marking a 45% year-on-year value increase. Prices set 53 new highs during the year. Central banks purchased 863 tons, while gold ETFs saw net inflows totaling 801 tons. Despite a volume decline, jewelry demand value rose 18%, underscoring resilience in consumer markets. These figures highlight gold’s continued appeal amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty.