Gold Price in Zambia Today

Live gold spot prices in Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).

Gold spot price per troy ounce 81,803.42 ZMW
≈ $4,048.64 USD -284.08 ZMW (-0.35%) Updated Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 2:03 PM
24K Gram 2,630.04 ZMW
22K Gram 2,409.12 ZMW
21K Gram 2,301.29 ZMW
18K Gram 1,972.53 ZMW
1 Kilo (24K) 2,630,040.99 ZMW

Daily Gold Market Report in Zambia (Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 2:03 PM)

Declining Today
24K Gram Change -9.13 ZMW
Ounce Change -284.08 ZMW (-0.35%)
7-Day Trend -0.95%
30-Day Trend -2.17%

Gold prices in Zambia edged lower today (Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 2:03 PM), with the live spot price per troy ounce retreating by -284.08 ZMW (-0.35%) from the previous session’s close of 82,087.50 ZMW to trade at 81,803.42 ZMW (equivalent to $4,048.64 USD internationally). On a per-gram basis, pure 24K gold declined by -9.13 ZMW today to stand at 2,630.04 ZMW ($130.17 USD) in Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).

Across local jewelry and bullion counters in Zambia today, 22K gold is priced at 2,409.12 ZMW per gram, 21K gold stands at 2,301.29 ZMW per gram, and 18K gold trades at 1,972.53 ZMW per gram (excluding local jeweler workmanship fees), with 22K serving as the primary retail jewelry standard. For physical bullion and coin buyers, 1 Tola (11.66g) of 24K gold is valued at 30,676.28 ZMW, an 8-gram Gold Pound (21K) is valued at 18,410.29 ZMW, and a 1-kilogram 24K investment bar is valued at 2,630,040.99 ZMW.

From a broader technical perspective, today’s ounce price of 81,803.42 ZMW sits within a 30-day trading corridor between a monthly low of 80,364.17 ZMW and a monthly high of 83,540.90 ZMW, compared with a 52-week average of 87,481.73 ZMW. Over recent horizons, gold in ZMW has recorded a -0.95% change over the past 7 days, -2.17% over 30 days, and -6.85% over the past year, while the local exchange rate stands at 1 USD = 20.21 ZMW and the live Gold-to-Silver Ratio tracks at 1 oz Gold ≈ 75.3 oz Silver.

Gold price per gram in Zambian Kwacha

Purity Fineness / Hallmark Price per gram (ZMW) Price per gram (USD)
24K Popular in Zambia 999 (100%) 2,630.04 ZMW $130.17 USD
23K 965 (96.5%) 2,537.99 ZMW $125.61 USD
22K Popular in Zambia 916 (91.6%) 2,409.12 ZMW $119.23 USD
21K 875 (87.5%) 2,301.29 ZMW $113.90 USD
18K Popular in Zambia 750 (75%) 1,972.53 ZMW $97.63 USD
14K 585 (58.5%) 1,538.57 ZMW $76.15 USD
12K 500 (50%) 1,315.02 ZMW $65.08 USD
10K 417 (41.7%) 1,096.73 ZMW $54.28 USD
9K 375 (37.5%) 986.27 ZMW $48.81 USD
8K 333 (33.3%) 875.80 ZMW $43.35 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 Zambia (ZMW)

Compare live gold prices in Zambian Kwacha 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 (ZMW) 22K (ZMW) 21K (ZMW) 18K (ZMW) 24K (USD)
1 Gram 1.00 g 2,630.04 ZMW 2,409.12 ZMW 2,301.29 ZMW 1,972.53 ZMW $130.17 USD
1 Tola 11.66 g 30,676.28 ZMW 28,099.47 ZMW 26,841.75 ZMW 23,007.21 ZMW $1,518.24 USD
1 Troy Ounce 31.10 g 81,803.42 ZMW 74,931.93 ZMW 71,577.99 ZMW 61,352.56 ZMW $4,048.64 USD
100 Grams 100.00 g 263,004.10 ZMW 240,911.75 ZMW 230,128.59 ZMW 197,253.07 ZMW $13,016.68 USD
1 Kilogram (1,000 g) 1,000.00 g 2,630,040.99 ZMW 2,409,117.55 ZMW 2,301,285.87 ZMW 1,972,530.74 ZMW $130,166.80 USD

Gold Bars & Investment Bullion Prices in Zambia (ZMW)

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

Bar / Bullion Weight Purity / Fineness Bullion Price (ZMW) Bullion Price (USD)
1 Gram 24K (999.9 Fine) 2,630.04 ZMW $130.17 USD
5 Grams 24K (999.9 Fine) 13,150.20 ZMW $650.83 USD
10 Grams 24K (999.9 Fine) 26,300.41 ZMW $1,301.67 USD
20 Grams 24K (999.9 Fine) 52,600.82 ZMW $2,603.34 USD
1 Ounce (31.1 Grams) 24K (999.9 Fine) 81,803.42 ZMW $4,048.64 USD
50 Grams 24K (999.9 Fine) 131,502.05 ZMW $6,508.34 USD
100 Grams 24K (999.9 Fine) 263,004.10 ZMW $13,016.68 USD
10 Tolas (116.65 Grams) 24K (999.9 Fine) 306,794.28 ZMW $15,183.96 USD
250 Grams (1/4 Kilo) 24K (999.9 Fine) 657,510.25 ZMW $32,541.70 USD
500 Grams (1/2 Kilo) 24K (999.9 Fine) 1,315,020.50 ZMW $65,083.40 USD
1000 Grams (1 Kilo) 24K (999.9 Fine) 2,630,040.99 ZMW $130,166.80 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 Zambia (ZMW)

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 Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) and US Dollars.

Coin / Sovereign Type Gross Weight & Purity Pure Gold (24K) Coin Value (ZMW) Coin Value (USD)
Gold Pound (8g • 21K) 8.00 g • 21K 7.00 g 18,410.29 ZMW $911.17 USD
British Gold Sovereign (7.99g • 22K) 7.99 g • 22K 7.32 g 19,258.16 ZMW $953.13 USD
Half Gold Pound (4g • 21K) 4.00 g • 21K 3.50 g 9,205.14 ZMW $455.58 USD
Quarter Gold Pound (2g • 21K) 2.00 g • 21K 1.75 g 4,602.57 ZMW $227.79 USD
1 oz Bullion Coin (Krugerrand / Eagle / Maple) 31.10 g • 24K 31.10 g 81,803.42 ZMW $4,048.64 USD
1/2 oz Bullion Coin 15.55 g • 24K 15.55 g 40,901.71 ZMW $2,024.32 USD
1/4 oz Bullion Coin 7.78 g • 24K 7.78 g 20,450.85 ZMW $1,012.16 USD
1/10 oz Bullion Coin 3.11 g • 24K 3.11 g 8,180.34 ZMW $404.86 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 Zambia (ZMW)

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

Daily Market Indicators & Historical Range in Zambia

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

Today’s Intraday Spot Indicators (ZMW / oz)

Bid Price (Spot) 81,799.33 ZMW
Ask Price (Spot) 81,807.51 ZMW
Day’s High 82,250.36 ZMW
Day’s Low 81,386.38 ZMW
Today’s Open 82,087.50 ZMW
Previous Close 81,806.05 ZMW
24h Change -284.08 ZMW
24h Change (%) -0.35%

Historical Highs, Lows & Averages (ZMW / oz)

1-Month High 83,540.90 ZMW
1-Month Low 80,364.17 ZMW
6-Month High 89,885.83 ZMW
6-Month Low 71,524.03 ZMW
1-Year High (52W) 105,731.43 ZMW
1-Year Low (52W) 71,524.03 ZMW
1-Year Average 87,481.73 ZMW

Gold Price Performance & Historical Returns in Zambia (ZMW)

Time Horizon Reference Date Historical Spot (ZMW/oz) Net Change (ZMW) Percentage Change
1 Day 2026-10-28 81,803.42 ZMW -284.08 ZMW -0.35%
1 Week 2026-10-20 82,721.67 ZMW -787.77 ZMW -0.95%
30 Days 2026-09-27 83,750.03 ZMW -1,816.14 ZMW -2.17%
6 Months 2026-04-27 88,514.21 ZMW -6,580.31 ZMW -7.43%
1 Year 2025-10-27 87,960.51 ZMW -6,026.61 ZMW -6.85%
5 Years 2021-10-27 30,918.93 ZMW +51,014.96 ZMW +165.00%
10 Years 2016-10-27 12,614.54 ZMW +69,319.35 ZMW +549.52%

Last 14 Days Daily Gold Price History in Zambia (ZMW)

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

Date 24K Gram (ZMW) 22K Gram (ZMW) 21K Gram (ZMW) 18K Gram (ZMW) Ounce (ZMW) Daily Change
2026-10-28 2,630.04 ZMW 2,409.12 ZMW 2,301.29 ZMW 1,972.53 ZMW 81,803.42 ZMW +0.25%
2026-10-27 2,623.59 ZMW 2,403.21 ZMW 2,295.64 ZMW 1,967.69 ZMW 81,602.70 ZMW +0.91%
2026-10-26 2,599.91 ZMW 2,381.52 ZMW 2,274.92 ZMW 1,949.93 ZMW 80,866.28 ZMW +0.62%
2026-10-25 2,583.77 ZMW 2,366.73 ZMW 2,260.80 ZMW 1,937.83 ZMW 80,364.17 ZMW +0.00%
2026-10-24 2,583.77 ZMW 2,366.73 ZMW 2,260.80 ZMW 1,937.83 ZMW 80,364.17 ZMW -0.08%
2026-10-23 2,585.87 ZMW 2,368.66 ZMW 2,262.63 ZMW 1,939.40 ZMW 80,429.50 ZMW -1.12%
2026-10-22 2,615.24 ZMW 2,395.56 ZMW 2,288.34 ZMW 1,961.43 ZMW 81,343.11 ZMW -1.91%
2026-10-21 2,666.29 ZMW 2,442.32 ZMW 2,333.01 ZMW 1,999.72 ZMW 82,930.94 ZMW +0.25%
2026-10-20 2,659.56 ZMW 2,436.16 ZMW 2,327.12 ZMW 1,994.67 ZMW 82,721.67 ZMW -0.12%
2026-10-19 2,662.67 ZMW 2,439.00 ZMW 2,329.84 ZMW 1,997.00 ZMW 82,818.27 ZMW -0.86%
2026-10-18 2,685.90 ZMW 2,460.29 ZMW 2,350.16 ZMW 2,014.43 ZMW 83,540.90 ZMW +0.62%
2026-10-17 2,669.43 ZMW 2,445.20 ZMW 2,335.75 ZMW 2,002.07 ZMW 83,028.61 ZMW +0.00%
2026-10-16 2,669.43 ZMW 2,445.20 ZMW 2,335.75 ZMW 2,002.07 ZMW 83,028.61 ZMW +0.74%
2026-10-15 2,649.85 ZMW 2,427.26 ZMW 2,318.61 ZMW 1,987.38 ZMW 82,419.41 ZMW +1.63%

Local Currency (ZMW) vs. US Dollar Impact on Gold in Zambia

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

Exchange Rate & Gold Sensitivity (ZMW)

1 US Dollar (USD/ZMW) 1 USD = 20.21 ZMW
1 Euro (EUR/ZMW) 1 EUR = 22.46 ZMW
Global Spot Gold (XAU/USD) $4,048.64 USD
Local Spot Gold (XAU/ZMW) 81,803.42 ZMW
±1%% Currency Move (24K Gram) ±26.30 ZMW
±1%% Currency Move (1 Ounce) ±818.03 ZMW

Currency & Monetary Profile (Zambia)

Official Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Symbol & Subunit ZMW • ngwee
Central Bank / Authority Bank of Zambia
Capital & Region Lusaka • Africa

Local Gold Market Guide & Jewelry Making Charges in Zambia

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

Most Popular Gold Karats in Zambia

24K .999 • 100%
2,630.04 ZMW / 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.

22K .916 • 91.6%
2,409.12 ZMW / g

Karat 22 is also called (.916) and is 916/1000 pure. Practically, it is rarely used in making jewelleries in America and Europe but is commonly used in Asia.

18K .750 • 75%
1,972.53 ZMW / 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.

Estimated Jewelry Making Charges (Workmanship) in Zambia (ZMW)

Country-Specific Goldsmith Workmanship Benchmark in Zambia • Typical Workmanship Fee / Gram 1,000.00 – 4,000.00 ZMW
Est. 22K Retail Price with Workmanship / Gram 3,409.12 – 6,409.12 ZMW
Category / Item Type Typical Markup Est. Making Charge / g (ZMW) Est. Retail Price / g (22K ZMW)
Investment Gold Bars & Coins (24K) 1% – 3% 26.30 – 78.90 ZMW 2,656.34 – 2,708.94 ZMW (24K)
Standard / Machine-Made Jewelry 6% – 12% 144.55 – 289.09 ZMW 2,553.66 – 2,698.21 ZMW (22K)
Handcrafted / Bridal & Designer Jewelry 12% – 22% 289.09 – 530.01 ZMW 2,698.21 – 2,939.12 ZMW (22K)
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 Zambia (ZMW)

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

Silver Spot Ounce 1,086.25 ZMW
999 Pure Silver Gram 34.92 ZMW
925 Sterling Gram 32.30 ZMW
1 Kilo Silver (999) 34,923.74 ZMW
Gold-to-Silver Ratio 1 oz Gold ≈ 75.3 oz Silver
Silver Grade / Fineness Fineness / Hallmark 1 Gram (ZMW) 1 Troy Ounce (ZMW) 1 Kilogram (ZMW) 1 Gram (USD)
999 99.9% 34.89 ZMW 1,085.16 ZMW 34,888.81 ZMW $1.73 USD
958 95.8% 33.46 ZMW 1,040.63 ZMW 33,456.94 ZMW $1.66 USD
925 92.5% 32.30 ZMW 1,004.78 ZMW 32,304.46 ZMW $1.60 USD
900 90% 31.43 ZMW 977.62 ZMW 31,431.36 ZMW $1.56 USD
800 80% 27.94 ZMW 869.00 ZMW 27,938.99 ZMW $1.38 USD

Silver Price Today & Gold-to-Silver Ratio in Zambia (ZMW) →

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 Zambia today?
Today in Zambia, 24K pure gold costs 2,630.04 ZMW ($130.17 USD) per gram, 22K gold costs 2,409.12 ZMW per gram, 21K gold costs 2,301.29 ZMW per gram, and 18K gold costs 1,972.53 ZMW per gram based on live international spot rates.
How much does 1 troy ounce and 1 kilogram of gold cost in Zambia?
At current market rates in Zambia, 1 troy ounce (31.1035 grams) of 24K fine gold is valued at 81,803.42 ZMW ($4,048.64 USD), 1 tola (11.6638 grams) is 30,676.28 ZMW, and 1 kilogram (1,000 grams) of 24K gold is valued at 2,630,040.99 ZMW.
Which gold karats are most commonly used in Zambia?
The most widely traded gold purities in Zambia are 24K, 22K, 18K. 24K (.999 fineness) is the standard for investment bars and bullion coins, while 22K 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 Zambia differ from the spot gold price?
The prices shown in spot tables reflect raw international bullion rates in Zambian Kwacha (ZMW). Retail jewelry shops in Zambia 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 Zambia gold prices updated on this page?
Gold prices for Zambia in Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) are updated continuously throughout the global trading week using live XAU/USD spot feeds and real-time ZMW foreign exchange rates.