Ghana has been ranked 6th in the world and 1st in Africa for gold deposits, according to the World Gold Council’s 2025 Gold Demand Trends report. The country’s gold reserves stand at 140.6 tonnes, a position attributed to strategic investment and improved regulation of artisanal mining.
The report also confirms Ghana as Africa’s top gold producer, with gold accounting for approximately 40% of total export earnings, according to the Ghana Chamber of Mines, making it a critical driver of the nation’s economic stability.
Globally, China leads with 380.2 tonnes of gold, representing about 10% of global production, dominated by state-owned companies China National Gold Group and Shandong Gold. Russia ranks second with 330 tonnes, concentrated mainly in Siberia and the Far East. The next three top producers are Australia (284 tonnes), Canada (202.1 tonnes), and the United States (158 tonnes).
Ghana’s ranking reflects both the country’s rich mineral wealth and the positive impact of policy reforms on the mining sector.
