Ghana has been ranked the 6th country in the world with the largest gold deposits, according to the World Gold Council’s 2025 Gold Demand Trends report.
The report also places Ghana 1st in Africa, with total gold deposits estimated at 140.6 tonnes.
It noted that Ghana remains the continent’s leading gold producer, a position attributed to sustained investment in the mining sector and improvements in artisanal and small-scale mining regulation.
According to the Ghana Chamber of Mines, gold accounts for about 40 per cent of the country’s total export earnings and continues to play a major role in national economic stability.
Globally, China tops the list with 380.2 tonnes, representing about 10 per cent of global gold output. China’s mining sector is dominated by state-owned companies, including China National Gold Group and Shandong Gold.
Russia ranks second with 330 tonnes, with most of its reserves located in Siberia and the Far East.
Australia places third with 284 tonnes, followed by Canada with 202.1 tonnes and the United States with 158.0 tonnes.
Ghana’s position among the top global producers underscores the country’s ongoing importance in the international gold industry and the critical role the mineral plays in the national economy.
