The United States Geological Survey report, indicates that around 3,000 metric tonnes of gold were produced globally in 2023.

The report also highlighted various countries as the primary gold producers in that year.

As per the Mineral Commodity Summaries issued by the Geological Survey in January 2024, China, Australia, and Russia emerged as the leading gold producers worldwide.

China's prominent position might come as a surprise, with the country leading in gold production, contributing 370 tonnes, equivalent to over 12 percent of the total global output.

Australia and Russia shared the second spot, each producing 310 tonnes of gold.

Furthermore, Canada featured on the list, producing 200 tonnes of gold, while the United States and Kazakhstan produced 170 tonnes and 130 tonnes, respectively.

These countries secured the fourth, fifth, and sixth positions as the top gold producers, respectively.

Making it to the top ten were Mexico, producing 120 tonnes of gold; Indonesia with 110 tonnes; and South Africa and Uzbekistan, each producing 100 tonnes during the period.

However, Ghana's position was 11th according to the United States Geological Survey, with a gold production of approximately 90 tonnes in 2023.

This marked an increase from the previous year's production of 88 tonnes in 2022.

Refer to the complete list below, sourced from the United States Geological Survey: