Wealth - Intelpoint

Key takeaways:

China led global gold production with 378.16 tonnes, representing approximately 10.4% of global output.
The top five producers (China, Russia, Australia, Canada, and the United States) collectively produced 37% of the world’s gold.
African nations showed remarkable strength, with four countries in the top 15 (Ghana, Mali, South Africa, and Burkina Faso).
Ghana led Africa in gold production and ranked 6th globally, producing 135.11 tonnes in 2023.
China, Australia, and Russia together produced nearly 1,000 tonnes of gold, accounting for 27.3% of total world production.

Key Takeaways:

Africa's gold production grew steadily from 621.78 tonnes in 2010 to 1,003.98 tonnes in 2023.
The continent experienced an overall increase of 61.5% in gold output over the 14 years.
The continent saw consistent year-on-year growth, with only minor declines in 2020 and 2022.
2023 marked the highest production level in more than a decade.
The average annual growth rate in gold mine production over the period was approximately 4%.

Key Takeaways:

Global gold production rose from 2,830.80 tonnes in 2010 to 3,646.07 tonnes in 2023.
The most significant year-over-year growth occurred between 2012 and 2013, with an increase of over 178 tonnes.
A temporary decline in production was recorded in 2019 and 2020, reflecting pandemic-related disruptions.
Production recovered quickly post-pandemic, reaching a record 3,646.07 tonnes by 2023.
Over the last fourteen years, gold mine output grew at an average annual rate of approximately 2%.
Growth from 2021 to 2023 was more moderate compared to earlier years.

Key takeaways:

The United States holds the largest national gold reserves in 2024, totalling 8,133.46 tonnes.
Western European countries in the top ten list collectively hold 9,892.76 tonnes of gold reserves.
China, India, and Japan are the only Asian countries in the top 10, together holding 4,001.71 tonnes.
The Russian Federation is the leading gold reserve holder in Central and Eastern Europe, with 2,332.74 tonnes.
All countries in the top ten list maintain at least 600 tonnes of gold reserves.
The total gold reserve held by the top ten countries amounted to 24,360.67 tonnes.

Key takeaways:

China leads all nations with total reserves of $3.46 trillion while holding 5.53% of its share in gold reserves.
The top 15 countries collectively hold a total reserve of $10.78 trillion.
Despite being the global leader in gold reserves, the United States ranks third in total reserves.
The largest share of the United States' total reserves is from its gold reserve holdings of 74.97%.
Countries in the top fifteen list hold at least $236.9 billion each in total reserves.
The United States, France, and Italy have more than 70% of their total reserve holdings in gold.

Key Takeaways:

Ghana led the continent in gold production in 2023, producing 135.11 tonnes, 13.5% of Africa’s total.
Four countries (Ghana, Mali, South Africa, and Burkina Faso) each produced over 95 tonnes, together accounting for 443 tonnes or 44.1% of the continent’s output.
West African countries dominated the rankings, with eight nations from the region among the top 15 producers.
The West African countries in the top 15 combined contributed 525.55 tonnes, more than half (52.3%) of Africa's total gold production.
South Africa ranked third in Africa with 104.29 tonnes.
Burkina Faso ranked fourth while contributing almost 10% of Africa’s gold production.

Key Takeaways:

In 2023, Africa was the world’s leading gold-producing region, with a total output of 1,003.98 tonnes.
Asia followed with 661.30 tonnes, representing 18.1% of the world’s gold output.
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) produced 570.90 tonnes, making up 15.7% of the global total.
North America and Central & South America contributed 485.17 tonnes and 542.13 tonnes, respectively.
Oceania was a key producer with 343.29 tonnes, or 9.4% of global output.
Europe contributed the least, producing only 39.30 tonnes, which is about 1.1% of the total.
Altogether, global gold production reached 3,646.07 tonnes in 2023.

Gold hit its trough at $1,985/oz in February 2024, marking the low before an uninterrupted rally.
After a spring consolidation, gold surged past $2,500/oz in September 2024 (peaking then at $2,546), signaling broadening investor demand.
The metal first cracked the $3,000/oz threshold in March 2025 when it reached $3,026, underscoring accelerating momentum.
That rally culminated in a new record of $3,323/oz in April 2025, a 67.5% gain from the February 2024 low.

Key Takeaways:

As of March 13, 2025, Elon Musk is the sole individual whose net worth exceeds $300 billion.
Mark Zuckerberg is recognised as the youngest member among the top ten wealthiest individuals globally.
The exclusive $200 Billion Club features just three members: Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg.
The combined wealth of the ten richest individuals in the world totals around $1.8 trillion.
Eight individuals in the top ten wealth ranking list hail from the United States.

Key takeaways:

The total wealth of the three richest women surpasses $259 billion.
Alice Walton is the only woman in the world whose net worth exceeds $100 billion.
These women share a legacy of inherited wealth that they have successfully transformed into increased wealth.
Each of the top three richest women holds a net worth greater than $70 billion.
The top three richest women in the world are engaged in philanthropic endeavours.

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