Gold fell to 4,127.71 USD/t.oz on October 21, 2025, down 5.28% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gold's price has risen 10.15%, and is up 50.29% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Gold - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.

The price of gold per troy ounce increased considerably between 1990 and 2025, despite some fluctuations. A troy ounce is the international common unit of weight used for precious metals and is approximately **** grams. At the end of 2024, a troy ounce of gold cost ******* U.S. dollars. As of * June 2025, it increased considerably to ******** U.S. dollars. Price of – additional information In 2000, the price of gold was at its lowest since 1990, with a troy ounce of gold costing ***** U.S. dollars in that year. Since then, gold prices have been rising and after the economic crisis of 2008, the price of gold rose at higher rates than ever before as the market began to see gold as an increasingly good investment. History has shown, gold is seen as a good investment in times of uncertainty because it can or is thought to function as a good store of value against a declining currency as well as providing protection against inflation. However, unlike other commodities, once gold is mined it does not get used up like other commodities (for example, such as gasoline). So while gold may be a good investment at times, the supply demand argument does not apply to gold. Nonetheless, the demand for gold has been mostly consistent.

In 2024, one troy ounce of gold had an annual average price of ******** U.S. dollars. Gold pricing determinants Gold is a metal that is considered malleable, ductile, and is known for its bright lustrous yellow color. This transition metal is highly valued as a precious metal for its use in coins, jewelry, and in investments. Gold was also once used as a standard for monetary policies between different countries. The price of gold is determined by daily fixings where participants agree to buy or sell at a set price or to maintain the price through supply and demand control. For gold, companies like Barclays Capital, Scotia-Mocatta, Sociétè Générale, HSBC, and Deutsche Bank are members in gold fixing at the London Bullion Market Association.

Dataset of historical annual gold prices from 1970 to 2024, including significant events and acts that impacted gold prices.

As of May 2025, the London (morning fixing) price of an ounce of gold cost an average of ******** U.S. dollars, a slight increase compared to the average monthly morning fixing price of ******** U.S. dollars per ounce in the previous month.

London fixing gold price In January 2020, the average price for an ounce of fine gold was ******** U.S. dollars. It increased to ******** U.S. dollars as of April 2022. Although the monthly price for fine gold fluctuates, the average annual price of fine gold is gradually increasing. In 2001, the price for one ounce of gold was *** U.S. dollars, and by 2012 the price had risen to some ***** U.S. dollars. By 2024, the annual average gold price was nearly ***** dollars per ounce. In that year, global gold demand reached ******* metric tons worldwide. Price determinants of fine gold Fine gold is considered to be almost pure gold, where the value of the metal depends on the percentage of fineness. Twenty-four-carat gold is considered fine gold (from 99.9 percent gold by mass and higher). The London Gold Fix acts as a benchmark for the price of gold. The price of gold is set by the members of the London Gold Market Fixing Ltd undertaken by Barclays and its other members. The price is determined twice per business day at 10:30 am and 3:00 pm based on the London bullion market to settle contracts within the bullion market. The price is based on the equilibrium point between supply and demand agreed upon by participating banks. Gold prices must remain flexible, and gold fixing provides an instantaneous price at specified times.

Spain Gold Price: USD data was reported at 1,214.871 USD/Troy oz in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,197.827 USD/Troy oz for Sep 2018. Spain Gold Price: USD data is updated monthly, averaging 341.747 USD/Troy oz from Jan 1957 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 742 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,771.852 USD/Troy oz in Sep 2011 and a record low of 34.870 USD/Troy oz in Jan 1957. Spain Gold Price: USD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Spain. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Spain – Table ES.P006: Crude Oil and Gold Price.

This statistic depicts the average annual prices for gold from 2014 to 2024 with a forecast until 2026. In 2024, the average price for gold stood at 2,388 U.S. dollars per troy ounce, the highest value recorded throughout the period considered. In 2026, the average gold price is expected to increase, reaching 3,200 U.S. dollars per troy ounce.

Gold prices fell by 3.58% on Monday due to global tariff concerns, yet remain up 16.77% since January amid economic uncertainty.

Bullion Price: Monthly Average: Mumbai: Gold: Standard data was reported at 84,995.000 INR/10 g in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 79,079.000 INR/10 g for Jan 2025. Bullion Price: Monthly Average: Mumbai: Gold: Standard data is updated monthly, averaging 9,691.000 INR/10 g from Apr 1990 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 419 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84,995.000 INR/10 g in Feb 2025 and a record low of 3,285.000 INR/10 g in Jul 1990. Bullion Price: Monthly Average: Mumbai: Gold: Standard data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of India. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.PG002: Memo Items: Bullion Price.

Silver fell to 48.28 USD/t.oz on October 21, 2025, down 7.74% from the previous day. Over the past month, Silver's price has risen 9.57%, and is up 39.03% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Silver - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.

Gold prices in , September, 2025 For that commodity indicator, we provide data from January 1960 to September 2025. The average value during that period was 610.94 USD per troy ounce with a minimum of 34.94 USD per troy ounce in January 1970 and a maximum of 3667.68 USD per troy ounce in September 2025. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Hong Kong Local Gold Prices data was reported at 11,422.000 HKD/Tael in Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 11,403.000 HKD/Tael for Oct 2018. Hong Kong Local Gold Prices data is updated monthly, averaging 3,611.000 HKD/Tael from Jan 1981 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 455 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,028.000 HKD/Tael in Aug 2011 and a record low of 2,213.000 HKD/Tael in Jun 1982. Hong Kong Local Gold Prices data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR – Table HK.P003: Gold and Silver Prices.

Vietnam Gold Price Index: Prev Dec=100: Hanoi data was reported at 99.070 Prev Dec=100 in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 97.950 Prev Dec=100 for Sep 2018. Vietnam Gold Price Index: Prev Dec=100: Hanoi data is updated monthly, averaging 101.760 Prev Dec=100 from Aug 2008 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 122 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 166.560 Prev Dec=100 in Dec 2009 and a record low of 75.760 Prev Dec=100 in Dec 2013. Vietnam Gold Price Index: Prev Dec=100: Hanoi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Hanoi Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.I029: Gold Price Index.

United States - Gold Fixing Price 10:30 A.M. (London time) in London Bullion Market, based in U.S. Dollars was 1937.60000 U.S. $ per Troy Ounce in September of 2020, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Gold Fixing Price 10:30 A.M. (London time) in London Bullion Market, based in U.S. Dollars reached a record high of 2061.50000 in August of 2020 and a record low of 34.77500 in January of 1970. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Gold Fixing Price 10:30 A.M. (London time) in London Bullion Market, based in U.S. Dollars - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

The average monthly prices for gold increased worldwide between January 2014 and May 2025, although with some fluctuations. In January 2014, the average monthly price for gold worldwide stood at ******** nominal U.S. dollars per troy ounce. Significant jumps in the gold prices were observed, especially in the periods of uncertainty, as the investors tend to see gold as a safe investment option. For instance, the Corona pandemic acted as a shock to the economy, resulting in substantial increases in gold prices in 2020. As of May 2025, gold valued at ******** U.S. dollars per ounce, the highest value reported during this period.

Vietnam Gold Price Index: MoM: Hanoi data was reported at 0.400 % in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -1.730 % for Aug 2018. Vietnam Gold Price Index: MoM: Hanoi data is updated monthly, averaging -0.045 % from Aug 2008 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 122 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.660 % in Sep 2011 and a record low of -8.090 % in Nov 2008. Vietnam Gold Price Index: MoM: Hanoi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Hanoi Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.T030:Table VN.I030: Gold Price Index: MoM & YoY Growth.

Gold prices have reached record highs, driven by trade tensions and tariffs, positioning gold as a key safe-haven asset amid economic uncertainties.

Silver surges to all-time high above $49/oz, tracking gold's rally amid economic uncertainty and strong investor demand, with 65% YTD growth.

Vietnam Gold Price Index: YoY: Hanoi data was reported at 3.370 % in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.000 % for May 2018. Vietnam Gold Price Index: YoY: Hanoi data is updated monthly, averaging 5.635 % from Aug 2008 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 118 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.470 % in Dec 2009 and a record low of -25.020 % in Jan 2014. Vietnam Gold Price Index: YoY: Hanoi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Hanoi Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.I030: Gold Price Index: MoM & YoY Growth.

France Gold Price: Monthly Average: US Dollar data was reported at 1,214.726 USD/oz in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,199.197 USD/oz for Sep 2018. France Gold Price: Monthly Average: US Dollar data is updated monthly, averaging 1,239.742 USD/oz from Jul 2014 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,340.167 USD/oz in Aug 2016 and a record low of 1,068.357 USD/oz in Dec 2015. France Gold Price: Monthly Average: US Dollar data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of France. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.P003: Gold Price.