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.

Gold rose to 3,354.76 USD/t.oz on July 11, 2025, up 0.92% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gold's price has fallen 0.92%, but it is still 39.14% higher than a year ago, 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 July of 2025.

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 historical price data for XAU/USD (gold vs USD) from 2004 to Feb 2025, captured across multiple timeframes including 5-minute, 15-minute, 30-minute, 1-hour, 4-hour, daily, weekly, and monthly intervals. Dataset includes Open, High, Low, Close prices, and Volume data.

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: 2000=100 data was reported at 455.210 2000=100 in Oct 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 433.490 2000=100 for Sep 2009. Vietnam Gold Price Index: 2000=100 data is updated monthly, averaging 172.460 2000=100 from Jul 2001 (Median) to Oct 2009, with 99 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 455.210 2000=100 in Oct 2009 and a record low of 98.400 2000=100 in Jul 2001. Vietnam Gold Price Index: 2000=100 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.I029: Gold Price Index. Rebased from 2000=100 to 2005=100.

The dataset shows average price in domestic and foreign markets of gold and silver

Note: 1. The data source for this Table for the period till 1999-2000 are Bombay Bullion Association and Press Trust of India. For the period 2000-01 onwards, the data sources are (i) Business Standard/ Business Line and Economic Times, Mumbai/IBJA Website for gold and silver price in Mumbai and LBMA for gold price in London and (ii) Thomson Reuters for silver price in New York. 2. Data provided in this Table for the period 1979-80 to 1999-2000 and 2000-01 to 2020-21 may not be strictly comparable due to different sources of information.

As of December 2024, the London (morning fixing) price of an ounce of gold cost an average of 2,643.83 U.S. dollars, a slight decrease compared to the average monthly morning fixing price of 2,656.09 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 1,560.67 U.S. dollars. It increased to 1,935.04 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 271 U.S. dollars, and by 2012 the price had risen to some 1,670 U.S. dollars. By 2023, the annual average gold price was nearly 2,000 dollars per ounce. In that year, global gold demand reached 4,448.3 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). 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 in order 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.

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.

Vietnam Gold Price Index: 1995=100 data was reported at 92.700 1995=100 in Jun 2001. This records an increase from the previous number of 91.900 1995=100 for May 2001. Vietnam Gold Price Index: 1995=100 data is updated monthly, averaging 94.350 1995=100 from Jan 1998 (Median) to Jun 2001, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96.100 1995=100 in Mar 2000 and a record low of 86.800 1995=100 in Sep 1999. Vietnam Gold Price Index: 1995=100 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.T029:Table VN.I029: Gold Price Index. Rebased from 1995p to 2000p. Replacement Series ID: 44230601.

The latest closing stock price for Barrick Gold as of May 23, 2025 is 19.07. An investor who bought $1,000 worth of Barrick Gold stock at the IPO in 1985 would have $45,592 today, roughly 46 times their original investment - a 10.08% compound annual growth rate over 40 years. The all-time high Barrick Gold stock closing price was 43.23 on April 21, 2011. The Barrick Gold 52-week high stock price is 21.35, which is 12% above the current share price. The Barrick Gold 52-week low stock price is 15.11, which is 20.8% below the current share price. The average Barrick Gold stock price for the last 52 weeks is 18.24. For more information on how our historical price data is adjusted see the Stock Price Adjustment Guide.

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.

United States - Import Price Index (End Use): Nonmonetary Gold was 128.60000 Index 2000=100 in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Import Price Index (End Use): Nonmonetary Gold reached a record high of 157.20000 in September of 2005 and a record low of 9.50000 in September of 1999. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Import Price Index (End Use): Nonmonetary Gold - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Thailand Gold Price: GTA: Ornaments 99.99%: Buying Per Gram data was reported at 3,360.000 THB/g in 15 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,410.000 THB/g for 14 May 2025. Thailand Gold Price: GTA: Ornaments 99.99%: Buying Per Gram data is updated daily, averaging 1,453.000 THB/g from Sep 2000 (Median) to 15 May 2025, with 7052 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,649.000 THB/g in 22 Apr 2025 and a record low of 1,196.000 THB/g in 06 Nov 2014. Thailand Gold Price: GTA: Ornaments 99.99%: Buying Per Gram data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Gold Traders Association. The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Commodity Market – Table TH.P: Gold Price. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Thailand Gold Price: GTA: Ornaments 96.5%: Buying Per Gram data was reported at 3,265.000 THB/g in 16 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,242.000 THB/g for 15 May 2025. Thailand Gold Price: GTA: Ornaments 96.5%: Buying Per Gram data is updated daily, averaging 1,402.000 THB/g from Sep 2000 (Median) to 16 May 2025, with 7057 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,521.000 THB/g in 22 Apr 2025 and a record low of 1,154.000 THB/g in 06 Nov 2014. Thailand Gold Price: GTA: Ornaments 96.5%: Buying Per Gram data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Gold Traders Association. The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Commodity Market – Table TH.P: Gold Price. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Silver rose to 38.37 USD/t.oz on July 11, 2025, up 3.65% from the previous day. Over the past month, Silver's price has risen 5.59%, and is up 24.68% 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 July of 2025.

Thailand Gold Price: GTA: Ornaments 90%: Buying Per Gram data was reported at 2,938.500 THB/g in 16 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,917.800 THB/g for 15 May 2025. Thailand Gold Price: GTA: Ornaments 90%: Buying Per Gram data is updated daily, averaging 1,261.800 THB/g from Sep 2000 (Median) to 16 May 2025, with 7057 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,168.900 THB/g in 22 Apr 2025 and a record low of 1,038.600 THB/g in 06 Nov 2014. Thailand Gold Price: GTA: Ornaments 90%: Buying Per Gram data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Gold Traders Association. The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Commodity Market – Table TH.P: Gold Price. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Between January 1971 and May 2025, gold had average annual returns of **** percent, which was only slightly more than the return of commodities, with an annual average of around eight percent. The annual return of gold was over ** percent in 2024. What is the total global demand for gold? The global demand for gold remains robust owing to its historical importance, financial stability, and cultural appeal. During economic uncertainty, investors look for a safe haven, while emerging markets fuel jewelry demand. A distinct contrast transpired during COVID-19, when the global demand for gold experienced a sharp decline in 2020 owing to a reduction in consumer spending. However, the subsequent years saw an increase in demand for the precious metal. How much gold is produced worldwide? The production of gold depends mainly on geological formations, market demand, and the cost of production. These factors have a significant impact on the discovery, extraction, and economic viability of gold mining operations worldwide. In 2024, the worldwide production of gold was expected to reach *** million ounces, and it is anticipated that the rate of growth will increase as exploration technologies improve, gold prices rise, and mining practices improve.

Interactive chart of historical daily platinum prices back to 1985. The price shown is in U.S. Dollars per troy ounce.

Thailand Gold Price: GTA: Ornaments 40%: Buying Per Gram data was reported at 1,141.000 THB/g in 16 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,135.000 THB/g for 15 May 2025. Thailand Gold Price: GTA: Ornaments 40%: Buying Per Gram data is updated daily, averaging 491.000 THB/g from Sep 2000 (Median) to 16 May 2025, with 7057 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,232.000 THB/g in 22 Apr 2025 and a record low of 404.000 THB/g in 06 Nov 2014. Thailand Gold Price: GTA: Ornaments 40%: Buying Per Gram data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Gold Traders Association. The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Commodity Market – Table TH.P: Gold Price. [COVID-19-IMPACT]