Total global gold demand is projected to reach 5,002 tons in 2025, marking a historic high, according to the World Gold Council's 2025 Global Gold Demand Trends Report.

The report attributes the surge in demand to ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, which have significantly driven up gold investment demand. As a result, the total value of gold demand for the year is expected to reach $555 billion. Global gold investment demand is set to hit a milestone of 2,175 tons, becoming the key driver behind the record-setting demand for gold in 2025.

Worldwide, investors seeking safe-haven assets and portfolio diversification have heavily flocked to gold ETFs, with net inflows totaling 801 tons for the year. Meanwhile, demand for physical gold remains robust, with global demand for gold bars and coins reaching 1,374 tons, valued at $154 billion. China and India stand out as leading markets, with year-on-year growth of 28% and 17%, respectively, together accounting for more than 50% of the sector's demand.