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 fell to 3,324.13 USD/t.oz on August 22, 2025, down 0.46% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gold's price has fallen 1.88%, but it is still 32.46% 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 August of 2025.

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.

Monthly gold prices in USD since 1833 (sourced from the World Gold Council). The data is derived from historical records compiled by Timothy Green and supplemented by data provided by the World Bank...

Gold prices in , July, 2025 For that commodity indicator, we provide data from January 1960 to July 2025. The average value during that period was 603.55 USD per troy ounce with a minimum of 34.94 USD per troy ounce in January 1970 and a maximum of 3352.66 USD per troy ounce in June 2025. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

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.

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.

Gold Prices Per Troy ounce refence www.gold.org ( World Gold Council)

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.

Newmont Corporation realized an average gold price of 2,408 U.S. dollars per ounce in 2024, up from an average of 1,954 U.S. dollars per ounce of gold during the previous year. The United States-based Newmont is the the world's largest gold producer.

Billionaire John Paulson predicts gold prices will soar to $5,000 by 2028, citing central bank purchases and trade tensions as key factors.

The average gold price increased by 1.7% to $1800 per troy ounce in 2021. This year, it was forecast to ease, but rising political uncertainty may reverse the forecast.

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Historical daily prices of gold and silver since 1962 to now. Price per ounce in USD.

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Data obtained from LBMA

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Gold prices have hit record highs above $3,000 per ounce, driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets. Central banks' buying sprees and inflation concerns underscore gold's appeal amid global economic shifts.

JP Morgan forecasts gold prices to exceed $4,000 per ounce next year, driven by recession risks and strong demand.

The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) price of gold reached almost ***** U.S. dollars per ounce in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. That was an increase of nearly ***** U.S. dollars in comparison to the LBMA gold price in Q4 2022.

Spot Price: Central Bank of Oman: Gold per Ounce: Buy data was reported at 1,229.680 OMR in 18 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,208.530 OMR for 15 May 2025. Spot Price: Central Bank of Oman: Gold per Ounce: Buy data is updated daily, averaging 532.042 OMR from Dec 2007 (Median) to 18 May 2025, with 3830 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,337.450 OMR in 22 Apr 2025 and a record low of 0.105 OMR in 02 Jan 2022. Spot Price: Central Bank of Oman: Gold per Ounce: Buy data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Oman. The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Commodity Market – Table OM.P001: Gold and Silver Spot Price. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Gold prices are expected to reach $4,000 per ounce by 2026 due to increased demand and economic uncertainty, according to JPMorgan's forecast.

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.