This chart displays the cumulative Olympic gold medals won by each country up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The United States leads with the highest number of gold medals, followed by the Soviet Union and China. This data highlights the dominance of certain countries in the history of the Olympic Games.
Cumulative Olympic Gold Medals by Country, Through the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
This chart displays the cumulative Olympic gold medals won by each country up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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A gold medal is awarded to the athlete or team that places first in their event at the Olympics. The number of gold medals is a key indicator of a country's sports prowess and success in the Olympic Games.
| Rank | Name | Indicator | Subindicator |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |  United States | 1,060 | 28 appearances |
2 |  United Kingdom | 284 | 29 appearances |
3 |  China | 262 | 10 appearances |
4 |  France | 223 | 29 appearances |
5 |  Italy | 219 | 27 appearances |
6 |  Germany | 202 | 17 appearances |
7 |  Hungary | 181 | 27 appearances |
8 |  Japan | 169 | 22 appearances |
9 |  Australia | 164 | 27 appearances |
10 |  Sweden | 148 | 27 appearances |
11 |  Finland | 101 | 26 appearances |
12 |  South Korea | 96 | 17 appearances |
13 |  Netherlands | 95 | 26 appearances |
14 |  Romania | 90 | 20 appearances |
15 |  Cuba | 84 | 16 appearances |
16 |  Poland | 72 | 22 appearances |
17 |  Canada | 71 | 27 appearances |
18 |  Czech Republic | 68 | 23 appearances |
19 |  Norway | 62 | 25 appearances |
20 |  Switzerland | 54 | 28 appearances |
