True Scale of All the Gold in the World

How much gold have we actually mined in 5,000 years? From a single Good Delivery bar to 20 million tons in the ocean, in this Big Data Factor episode we visualize the true physical scale of the world's most precious asset. In April 2026, with gold prices at historic highs ($4,800+/oz), the total market cap of all mined gold has surpassed $15 Trillion. This cinematic 3D simulation compares central bank reserves, technology-grade gold, and global jewelry to show exactly how much wealth exists in physical form. 0:00 The 5,000 Year Mining History 0:18 The Good Delivery Bar 0:43 One Ton of Gold 1:00 Gold in Technology 1:20 Central Bank & National Reserves 1:50 The World's Jewelry 2:25 The Total Mined Gold Cube 3:05 The 20 Million Ton Ocean Scale