Portugal is the 7th country in the world with most gold per capita

We ranked 14th when it comes to gold reserves. But this in absolute terms: when it comes to per capita gold, we are above most countries around the world.

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Portugal is the 14th country in the world with the most “yellow” reserves: 382.66 tons that did not increase or decrease by 2024, and only a slight increase of 62 kg in 2023. The gold metal occupies 75% of our total reserves, which are about 40 billion euros.

But, as a Bestbrokers report points out of December 2024 to which it had access, when the values ​​are presented per capita, our ranking And Portugal is in the top 10 world: it occupies the 7th place.

No top headed by Switzerlandwith 115.2 grams of gold per inhabitant, the Portuguese, almost tied with Qatar, have 35.97 grams of gold per citizen, which is equivalent to about 3122 euros. The top also stands out, in this order, Lebanon Germany and Italy, also almost tied.

However, in absolute terms, the US is the most goldwith 8,133.5 tons, and who bought the most in 2024 worldwide was Poland. On the other hand, who sold the most gold were the Philippines.

In 2002 and 2006, Portugal also sold a large amount of gold: 224.2 tons.