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Investment Surge Lifts Global Gold Demand to Record in 2025

Published: Jan. 30, 2026 5:09 p.m. GMT+8

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Global gold demand hit a record in 2025 as investors poured into the metal amid persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty, a new industry report showed.

Total demand reached an all-time high of 5,002 tons last year, worth about $555 billion, according to the World Gold Council.

The increase was driven by an 84% surge in investment demand, which more than offset a sharp decline in jewelry buying as prices climbed to record levels.

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Global gold demand reached a record 5,002 tons ($555 billion) in 2025, according to the World Gold Council.
Investment demand surged 84% to 2,175 tons, with ETFs adding 801 tons and bar/coin demand up 16% to 1,374 tons, while jewelry demand fell 18%.
Central banks bought 863 tons; analysts expect investment demand to stay strong despite high prices limiting jewelry purchases.

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