We came across very interesting and informative Infographics(information through images) on Gold by visualcapitalist which we wanted to share with our readers.
- Part 1 (History of Gold)
- Part 2 (Supply and Mining)
- Part 3:Uses and Demand
- Part 4: Gold as an Investment.
How gold is used ?
Generally speaking, global gold demand can be divided into three categories:
- About 50% of gold demand in the world comprises of jewelry sales.
- About 10% of gold is used in technology, where it is used in devices ranging from computers, cell phones, space shuttles, and defense technology.
- 40% of gold is used as an investment.
Did you know that 28% of all the gold jewellery in the world is bought by Indians while 27% is bought by China, 6% by USA and 1% by UK. China’s gold demand has now surpassed India. Hope you enjoy this infographic on Uses and Demand of Gold in Technology and Jewellery.
Infographics on uses and demand of gold esp. in jewellery
Gold as investment
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Very informative and useful post indeed !!