Gold Price in Ethiopia Today

Live gold spot prices in Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

Gold spot price per troy ounce 662,868.79 ETB
≈ $4,067.16 USD +726.89 ETB (+0.11%) Updated Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:20 PM
24K Gram 21,311.73 ETB
22K Gram 19,521.54 ETB
21K Gram 18,647.76 ETB
18K Gram 15,983.79 ETB
1 Kilo (24K) 21,311,726.38 ETB

Daily Gold Market Report in Ethiopia (Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:20 PM)

Rising Today
24K Gram Change +23.37 ETB
Ounce Change +726.89 ETB (+0.11%)
7-Day Trend -2.11%
30-Day Trend -1.57%

Gold prices in Ethiopia traded higher today (Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:20 PM), with the live spot price per troy ounce climbing by +726.89 ETB (+0.11%) from the previous session’s close of 662,141.89 ETB to reach 662,868.79 ETB (equivalent to $4,067.16 USD internationally). In local retail weight terms, pure 24K gold per gram advanced by +23.37 ETB today to settle at 21,311.73 ETB ($130.76 USD), reflecting firm precious-metal demand and live Ethiopian Birr (ETB) foreign exchange pricing.

Across local jewelry and bullion counters in Ethiopia today, 22K gold is priced at 19,521.54 ETB per gram, 21K gold stands at 18,647.76 ETB per gram, and 18K gold trades at 15,983.79 ETB per gram (excluding local jeweler workmanship fees), with 21K serving as the primary retail jewelry standard. For physical bullion and coin buyers, 1 Tola (11.66g) of 24K gold is valued at 248,575.80 ETB, an 8-gram Gold Pound (21K) is valued at 149,182.08 ETB, and a 1-kilogram 24K investment bar is valued at 21,311,726.38 ETB.

From a broader technical perspective, today’s ounce price of 662,868.79 ETB sits within a 30-day trading corridor between a monthly low of 650,153.01 ETB and a monthly high of 682,692.25 ETB, compared with a 52-week average of 703,120.99 ETB. Over recent horizons, gold in ETB has recorded a -2.11% change over the past 7 days, -1.57% over 30 days, and +10.41% over the past year, while the local exchange rate stands at 1 USD = 162.98 ETB and the live Gold-to-Silver Ratio tracks at 1 oz Gold ≈ 75.7 oz Silver.

Gold price per gram in Ethiopian Birr

Purity Fineness / Hallmark Price per gram (ETB) Price per gram (USD)
24K Popular in Ethiopia 999 (100%) 21,311.73 ETB $130.76 USD
23K 965 (96.5%) 20,565.82 ETB $126.19 USD
22K 916 (91.6%) 19,521.54 ETB $119.78 USD
21K Popular in Ethiopia 875 (87.5%) 18,647.76 ETB $114.42 USD
18K Popular in Ethiopia 750 (75%) 15,983.79 ETB $98.07 USD
14K 585 (58.5%) 12,467.36 ETB $76.50 USD
12K 500 (50%) 10,655.86 ETB $65.38 USD
10K 417 (41.7%) 8,886.99 ETB $54.53 USD
9K 375 (37.5%) 7,991.90 ETB $49.04 USD
8K 333 (33.3%) 7,096.80 ETB $43.54 USD

These are indicative spot-equivalent prices. Local retail prices may include taxes, dealer premiums and jewelry making charges.

Gold Price by Weight Unit in Ethiopia (ETB)

Compare live gold prices in Ethiopian Birr across standard international and regional weight measurements—including grams, troy ounces, tolas, and kilograms—for the most traded gold purities.

Weight Unit Metric Weight 24K (ETB) 22K (ETB) 21K (ETB) 18K (ETB) 24K (USD)
1 Gram 1.00 g 21,311.73 ETB 19,521.54 ETB 18,647.76 ETB 15,983.79 ETB $130.76 USD
1 Tola 11.66 g 248,575.80 ETB 227,695.43 ETB 217,503.82 ETB 186,431.85 ETB $1,525.19 USD
1 Troy Ounce 31.10 g 662,868.79 ETB 607,187.81 ETB 580,010.19 ETB 497,151.59 ETB $4,067.16 USD
100 Grams 100.00 g 2,131,172.64 ETB 1,952,154.14 ETB 1,864,776.06 ETB 1,598,379.48 ETB $13,076.22 USD
1 Kilogram (1,000 g) 1,000.00 g 21,311,726.38 ETB 19,521,541.37 ETB 18,647,760.59 ETB 15,983,794.79 ETB $130,762.23 USD

Gold Bars & Investment Bullion Prices in Ethiopia (ETB)

Live spot-equivalent valuations for 24K (.9999 fine) investment gold bars, ingots, and bullion weights in Ethiopian Birr (ETB) and US Dollars.

Bar / Bullion Weight Purity / Fineness Bullion Price (ETB) Bullion Price (USD)
1 Gram 24K (999.9 Fine) 21,311.73 ETB $130.76 USD
5 Grams 24K (999.9 Fine) 106,558.63 ETB $653.81 USD
10 Grams 24K (999.9 Fine) 213,117.26 ETB $1,307.62 USD
20 Grams 24K (999.9 Fine) 426,234.53 ETB $2,615.24 USD
1 Ounce (31.1 Grams) 24K (999.9 Fine) 662,868.79 ETB $4,067.16 USD
50 Grams 24K (999.9 Fine) 1,065,586.32 ETB $6,538.11 USD
100 Grams 24K (999.9 Fine) 2,131,172.64 ETB $13,076.22 USD
10 Tolas (116.65 Grams) 24K (999.9 Fine) 2,486,012.88 ETB $15,253.41 USD
250 Grams (1/4 Kilo) 24K (999.9 Fine) 5,327,931.60 ETB $32,690.56 USD
500 Grams (1/2 Kilo) 24K (999.9 Fine) 10,655,863.19 ETB $65,381.12 USD
1000 Grams (1 Kilo) 24K (999.9 Fine) 21,311,726.38 ETB $130,762.23 USD

Investment gold bars and coins typically carry a small minting and dealer premium of 1% to 3% above the intrinsic spot value shown above.

Gold Coins, Sovereign & Gold Pound Prices in Ethiopia (ETB)

Live intrinsic gold valuations for popular regional and international gold coins—including the 8g Gold Pound (21K), British Sovereign (22K), and fractional 24K bullion coins—in Ethiopian Birr (ETB) and US Dollars.

Coin / Sovereign Type Gross Weight & Purity Pure Gold (24K) Coin Value (ETB) Coin Value (USD)
Gold Pound (8g • 21K) 8.00 g • 21K 7.00 g 149,182.08 ETB $915.34 USD
British Gold Sovereign (7.99g • 22K) 7.99 g • 22K 7.32 g 156,052.54 ETB $957.49 USD
Half Gold Pound (4g • 21K) 4.00 g • 21K 3.50 g 74,591.04 ETB $457.67 USD
Quarter Gold Pound (2g • 21K) 2.00 g • 21K 1.75 g 37,295.52 ETB $228.83 USD
1 oz Bullion Coin (Krugerrand / Eagle / Maple) 31.10 g • 24K 31.10 g 662,868.79 ETB $4,067.16 USD
1/2 oz Bullion Coin 15.55 g • 24K 15.55 g 331,434.39 ETB $2,033.58 USD
1/4 oz Bullion Coin 7.78 g • 24K 7.78 g 165,717.20 ETB $1,016.79 USD
1/10 oz Bullion Coin 3.11 g • 24K 3.11 g 66,286.88 ETB $406.72 USD

Gold coins typically carry a minting and dealer premium of 1.5% to 4% above their raw gold melt value.

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Historical Gold Price Chart in Ethiopia (ETB)

Track historical spot gold price movements in Ethiopian Birr (ETB) per troy ounce across 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, 1-year, and multi-year timeframes.

Daily Market Indicators & Historical Range in Ethiopia

Intraday trading benchmarks, bid/ask spread, and 52-week high/low performance for gold (XAU/ETB) per troy ounce.

Today’s Intraday Spot Indicators (ETB / oz)

Bid Price (Spot) 662,835.64 ETB
Ask Price (Spot) 662,901.93 ETB
Day’s High 665,394.99 ETB
Day’s Low 655,974.70 ETB
Today’s Open 662,141.89 ETB
Previous Close 663,123.04 ETB
24h Change +726.89 ETB
24h Change (%) +0.11%

Historical Highs, Lows & Averages (ETB / oz)

1-Month High 682,692.25 ETB
1-Month Low 650,153.01 ETB
6-Month High 746,511.63 ETB
6-Month Low 633,366.53 ETB
1-Year High (52W) 831,757.61 ETB
1-Year Low (52W) 600,396.83 ETB
1-Year Average 703,120.99 ETB

Gold Price Performance & Historical Returns in Ethiopia (ETB)

Time Horizon Reference Date Historical Spot (ETB/oz) Net Change (ETB) Percentage Change
1 Day 2026-10-28 662,868.79 ETB +726.89 ETB +0.11%
1 Week 2026-10-21 677,152.03 ETB -14,283.24 ETB -2.11%
30 Days 2026-09-28 673,438.53 ETB -10,569.75 ETB -1.57%
6 Months 2026-04-28 721,903.67 ETB -59,034.88 ETB -8.18%
1 Year 2025-10-28 600,396.83 ETB +62,471.96 ETB +10.41%
5 Years 2021-10-28 85,076.14 ETB +577,792.65 ETB +679.15%
10 Years 2016-10-28 28,757.63 ETB +634,111.15 ETB +2,205.02%

Last 14 Days Daily Gold Price History in Ethiopia (ETB)

Day-by-day closing spot gold prices in Ethiopian Birr (ETB) per gram (24K, 22K, 21K, 18K) and per troy ounce over the past two weeks.

Date 24K Gram (ETB) 22K Gram (ETB) 21K Gram (ETB) 18K Gram (ETB) Ounce (ETB) Daily Change
2026-10-28 21,311.73 ETB 19,521.54 ETB 18,647.76 ETB 15,983.79 ETB 662,868.79 ETB +0.71%
2026-10-27 21,162.53 ETB 19,384.88 ETB 18,517.21 ETB 15,871.90 ETB 658,228.19 ETB +0.06%
2026-10-26 21,150.30 ETB 19,373.68 ETB 18,506.52 ETB 15,862.73 ETB 657,848.01 ETB +1.18%
2026-10-25 20,902.90 ETB 19,147.06 ETB 18,290.04 ETB 15,677.18 ETB 650,153.01 ETB +0.00%
2026-10-24 20,902.90 ETB 19,147.06 ETB 18,290.04 ETB 15,677.18 ETB 650,153.01 ETB -0.08%
2026-10-23 20,919.89 ETB 19,162.62 ETB 18,304.91 ETB 15,689.92 ETB 650,681.40 ETB -1.96%
2026-10-22 21,338.11 ETB 19,545.71 ETB 18,670.85 ETB 16,003.59 ETB 663,689.53 ETB -1.99%
2026-10-21 21,770.94 ETB 19,942.18 ETB 19,049.58 ETB 16,328.21 ETB 677,152.03 ETB +0.36%
2026-10-20 21,693.90 ETB 19,871.61 ETB 18,982.16 ETB 16,270.43 ETB 674,755.78 ETB -0.36%
2026-10-19 21,772.62 ETB 19,943.72 ETB 19,051.04 ETB 16,329.47 ETB 677,204.23 ETB -0.65%
2026-10-18 21,914.22 ETB 20,073.42 ETB 19,174.94 ETB 16,435.66 ETB 681,608.30 ETB +0.00%
2026-10-17 21,914.22 ETB 20,073.42 ETB 19,174.94 ETB 16,435.66 ETB 681,608.30 ETB +0.15%
2026-10-16 21,881.03 ETB 20,043.02 ETB 19,145.90 ETB 16,410.77 ETB 680,576.10 ETB +0.46%
2026-10-15 21,781.05 ETB 19,951.44 ETB 19,058.42 ETB 16,335.79 ETB 677,466.46 ETB +1.64%

Local Currency (ETB) vs. US Dollar Impact on Gold in Ethiopia

Local gold prices in Ethiopia are determined by two live markets: international spot gold (XAU/USD) and the Ethiopian Birr (ETB) exchange rate. Even when global gold is flat, a weaker ETB raises local gold prices.

Exchange Rate & Gold Sensitivity (ETB)

1 US Dollar (USD/ETB) 1 USD = 162.98 ETB
1 Euro (EUR/ETB) 1 EUR = 181.17 ETB
Global Spot Gold (XAU/USD) $4,067.16 USD
Local Spot Gold (XAU/ETB) 662,868.79 ETB
±1%% Currency Move (24K Gram) ±213.12 ETB
±1%% Currency Move (1 Ounce) ±6,628.69 ETB

Currency & Monetary Profile (Ethiopia)

Official Currency Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Symbol & Subunit Br • santim
Central Bank / Authority National Bank of Ethiopia
Capital & Region Addis Ababa • Africa

Local Gold Market Guide & Jewelry Making Charges in Ethiopia

When buying gold jewelry or bullion in Ethiopia, the retail price you pay at local goldsmiths and dealers combines the live international spot value in Ethiopian Birr (ETB) with workmanship fees (making charges) and applicable local taxes.

Most Popular Gold Karats in Ethiopia

18K .750 • 75%
15,983.79 ETB / g

Karat 18 is also called (.750) and is 750/1000 pure. Practically, it is sometimes used in making jewelleries in America and Asia, and it is the most common in Europe.

21K .875 • 87.5%
18,647.76 ETB / g

Karat 21 is also called (.875) and is 875/1000 pure. Practically, it is rarely used in making jewelleries except some countries in middle east.

24K .999 • 100%
21,311.73 ETB / g

Karat 24 is also called (.999) and is 999/1000 pure. Practically, it is never used in making jewelleries in America and Europe but sometimes used in Asia.

Estimated Jewelry Making Charges (Workmanship) in Ethiopia (ETB)

Country-Specific Goldsmith Workmanship Benchmark in Ethiopia • Typical Workmanship Fee / Gram 1,000.00 – 4,000.00 ETB
Est. 21K Retail Price with Workmanship / Gram 19,647.76 – 22,647.76 ETB
Category / Item Type Typical Markup Est. Making Charge / g (ETB) Est. Retail Price / g (21K ETB)
Investment Gold Bars & Coins (24K) 1% – 3% 213.12 – 639.35 ETB 21,524.84 – 21,951.08 ETB (24K)
Standard / Machine-Made Jewelry 6% – 12% 1,118.87 – 2,237.73 ETB 19,766.63 – 20,885.49 ETB (21K)
Handcrafted / Bridal & Designer Jewelry 12% – 22% 2,237.73 – 4,102.51 ETB 20,885.49 – 22,750.27 ETB (21K)
Retail Jewelry Pricing Formula: Final Retail Price = (Spot Gold Price per Gram × Weight in Grams) + Making Charges (Workmanship) + Local VAT / Taxes

Silver Price Today & Gold-to-Silver Ratio in Ethiopia (ETB)

Compare live silver spot prices per gram, troy ounce, and kilogram in Ethiopian Birr (ETB) alongside the real-time Gold-to-Silver Ratio.

Silver Spot Ounce 8,762.01 ETB
999 Pure Silver Gram 281.71 ETB
925 Sterling Gram 260.58 ETB
1 Kilo Silver (999) 281,705.10 ETB
Gold-to-Silver Ratio 1 oz Gold ≈ 75.7 oz Silver
Silver Grade / Fineness Fineness / Hallmark 1 Gram (ETB) 1 Troy Ounce (ETB) 1 Kilogram (ETB) 1 Gram (USD)
999 99.9% 281.42 ETB 8,753.25 ETB 281,423.40 ETB $1.73 USD
958 95.8% 269.87 ETB 8,394.00 ETB 269,873.49 ETB $1.66 USD
925 92.5% 260.58 ETB 8,104.86 ETB 260,577.22 ETB $1.60 USD
900 90% 253.53 ETB 7,885.81 ETB 253,534.59 ETB $1.56 USD
800 80% 225.36 ETB 7,009.61 ETB 225,364.08 ETB $1.38 USD

Silver Price Today & Gold-to-Silver Ratio in Ethiopia (ETB) →

Regional Gold Price Comparison (Africa)

Compare today’s live 24K and 21K gold gram prices and troy ounce rates across countries in Africa in their respective local currencies.

Country Currency 24K Gram 21K Gram 1 Troy Ounce
Angola Angolan kwanza (AOA) 119,493.73 AOA 104,557.01 AOA 3,716,670.41 AOA
Benin West African CFA Franc (XOF) 76,756.79 XOF 67,162.19 XOF 2,387,403.12 XOF
Botswana Botswana Pula (BWP) 1,804.03 BWP 1,578.52 BWP 56,111.54 BWP
Burkina Faso West African CFA Franc (XOF) 76,756.79 XOF 67,162.19 XOF 2,387,403.12 XOF
Burundi Burundi Franc (BIF) 391,229.70 BIF 342,325.99 BIF 12,168,604.01 BIF
Cameroon Central African CFA Franc (XAF) 76,757.14 XAF 67,162.50 XAF 2,387,414.06 XAF
Cape Verde Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) 12,902.60 CVE 11,289.77 CVE 401,315.71 CVE
Central African Republic Central African CFA Franc (XAF) 76,757.14 XAF 67,162.50 XAF 2,387,414.06 XAF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gold price per gram in Ethiopia today?
Today in Ethiopia, 24K pure gold costs 21,311.73 ETB ($130.76 USD) per gram, 22K gold costs 19,521.54 ETB per gram, 21K gold costs 18,647.76 ETB per gram, and 18K gold costs 15,983.79 ETB per gram based on live international spot rates.
How much does 1 troy ounce and 1 kilogram of gold cost in Ethiopia?
At current market rates in Ethiopia, 1 troy ounce (31.1035 grams) of 24K fine gold is valued at 662,868.79 ETB ($4,067.16 USD), 1 tola (11.6638 grams) is 248,575.80 ETB, and 1 kilogram (1,000 grams) of 24K gold is valued at 21,311,726.38 ETB.
Which gold karats are most commonly used in Ethiopia?
The most widely traded gold purities in Ethiopia are 18K, 21K, 24K. 24K (.999 fineness) is the standard for investment bars and bullion coins, while 21K is widely preferred for everyday and fine jewelry due to its balance of gold purity and structural durability.
Why do retail gold jewelry prices in Ethiopia differ from the spot gold price?
The prices shown in spot tables reflect raw international bullion rates in Ethiopian Birr (ETB). Retail jewelry shops in Ethiopia add a workmanship fee (making charge)—typically ranging from 6% to 20% of the gold value depending on design intricacy—along with dealer margins and any applicable national VAT or import duties.
How often are Ethiopia gold prices updated on this page?
Gold prices for Ethiopia in Ethiopian Birr (ETB) are updated continuously throughout the global trading week using live XAU/USD spot feeds and real-time ETB foreign exchange rates.