World Gold Council: Global Gold Demand Hits Record High in 2025
Odaily According to the World Gold Council's full-year 2025 "Global Gold Demand Trends Report," total global gold demand reached 5,002 tonnes in 2025, setting a new historical record. A record-breaking fourth-quarter performance capped off an extraordinary 2025. Persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainties drove a significant surge in gold investment demand, pushing the total annual gold demand value to $555 billion. Global gold investment demand rose to a milestone level of 2,175 tonnes, becoming the primary driver behind the record-breaking total gold demand in 2025. Globally, investors seeking safe-haven assets and portfolio diversification flocked to gold ETFs, resulting in a net increase of 801 tonnes for the year. Meanwhile, physical gold investment demand remained robust, with global bar and coin demand reaching 1,374 tonnes, valued at $154 billion. Notably, the Chinese and Indian markets performed strongly, achieving year-on-year growth of 28% and 17% respectively, together accounting for over 50% of the demand in this segment. (Jin10)
