Visualizing Gold Production By Country
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Key Takeaways
- China is the global leader, producing 380 tonnes per year.
- Russia (330 t) and Australia (284 t) secure the #2 and #3 spots.
- Ghana (141 t) is the top gold producer in Africa, surpassing South Africa and Mali.
Gold remains one of the world’s most sought-after natural resources. In 2025, the metal price hit an all-time high due to persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions, and central bank buying amid global economic uncertainty.
This visualization breaks down global gold production in 2024 by region and highlights the largest producing countries within each. The data for this visualization comes from the World Gold Council.
From China to Ghana, the map reveals which nations dominate global supply, showing sharp regional contrasts.
Asia Dominates, Thanks to China
Asia produced 665 tonnes of gold in total, largely due to China’s output of 380 tonnes. That makes China the world’s leading gold producer by a wide margin. Indonesia also plays a key role in Asia’s total, contributing 140 tonnes. Despite its vast population and big gold market, India is notably absent from the top producers.
Africa’s Output Led by Ghana
Africa produced 1,010 tonnes of gold—more than any other region. Ghana leads the continent with 141 tonnes, followed closely by Mali (100 t) and South Africa (99 t). This marks a shift in African mining dynamics, as Ghana continues to outpace traditional heavyweight South Africa, which once dominated the industry.
| Region | Production (tonnes) | Largest Contributor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Africa | 1,010 | Ghana (141), Mali (100), South Africa (99) |
| Asia | 665 | China (380), Indonesia (140) |
| CIS | 584 | Russia (330), Uzbekistan (129) |
| North America | 500 | Canada (202), U.S. (158), Mexico (140) |
| Central & South America | 519 | Peru (137), Brazil (84), Colombia (66) |
| Oceania | 346 | Australia (284), Papua New Guinea (50) |
| Europe | 36 | Other Europe (36) |
Russia and Australia Round Out the Top Three
Russia produced 330 tonnes, making it the second-largest gold producer globally. Uzbekistan added another 129 tonnes, making the CIS region a strong contributor with 584 tonnes total. Meanwhile, Australia ranks third globally with 284 tonnes, representing the bulk of Oceania’s 346-tonne output.
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