Global gold demand rose by 1% in 2025 to 5,002 metric tons, the highest number on record, the World Gold Council said on Thursday. Gold investment at a record highThe WGC expects another year of strong inflows into gold-backed exchange-traded funds and robust demand for bars and coins. ETFs saw inflows of 801 tons of gold in 2025, while demand for bars and coins jumped 16% to a 12-year high. Overall gold investment demand soared 84% to a record high of 2,175 tons in 2025. Gold jewellery demand fell 18% in 2025, with buying in China down 24% at its lowest since 2009.

Source: The Edge Markets January 29, 2026 07:30 UTC