The World Gold Council's 2026 Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey found that official-sector demand for gold remains strong, with 89% of respondents expecting global gold reserves to increase over the next year and a record 45% planning to add gold themselves. The survey also showed growing expectations for a larger role for gold and a smaller role for the U.S. dollar in reserve portfolios, while geopolitical risk, crisis protection, diversification, and evolving storage strategies continue to shape central bank reserve management decisions.
WGC Survey: More Central Banks Than Ever Plan to Buy Gold
Record Number of Central Banks Signal More Gold Buying Ahead
