Gold fell to 4,199.97 USD/t.oz on December 2, 2025, down 0.75% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gold's price has risen 4.93%, and is up 58.92% 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 December of 2025.

Explore the factors affecting gold prices, including inflation, interest rates, supply and demand dynamics, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical events, and learn how these elements influence gold's value in the global market.

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 in , October, 2025 For that commodity indicator, we provide data from January 1960 to October 2025. The average value during that period was 615.3 USD per troy ounce with a minimum of 34.94 USD per troy ounce in January 1970 and a maximum of 4058.33 USD per troy ounce in October 2025. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

This dataset contains monthly gold prices from 1950-01 to 2020-07. Gold is a precious metal that has been used as a store of value and a medium of exchange for thousands of years, and is still widely traded in financial markets today. The gold price is influenced by a variety of factors, including global economic conditions, geopolitical events, and supply and demand dynamics.

The dataset includes a total of 847 data points, with each row representing the gold price for a particular month. The data was sourced from the World Gold Council and is in USD per troy ounce.

This dataset can be used for a variety of applications, including financial analysis, time series forecasting, and machine learning modeling. Potential use cases include predicting future gold prices based on historical trends, analyzing the relationship between gold prices and other economic indicators, and developing trading strategies for gold-related assets.

Data Source: World Gold Council

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.

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.

In 2021, the global gold market decreased by -7.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

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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.

This dataset provides values for GOLD RESERVES reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This document contains statistical data and analysis of global gold demand and prices from 2010 to 2024, presented by Dojipedia, a website focused on Forex investment information. The data is organized quarterly and includes various categories of gold demand such as jewelry fabrication, technology use, investment, and central bank purchases. It also provides the LBMA gold price in US dollars per ounce for each quarter.The document highlights significant events that influenced gold prices and demand during this period. These events include major economic crises, geopolitical tensions, and market shifts. For instance, it mentions the European debt crisis in 2010, the U.S. credit rating downgrade in 2011, the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing tapering signals in 2013, and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact starting in 2020.The data shows how gold demand and prices often increase during times of economic uncertainty or political instability, as investors view gold as a safe-haven asset. For example, gold prices reached record highs in 2024 amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainties.Dojipedia presents itself as a platform with five years of Forex market investment experience. The site offers free educational content on technical analysis methods such as Elliott Wave, ICT Trading, and Smart Money Concept. It also mentions plans to publish free books on technical analysis.The document includes a disclaimer stating that the information provided is for general purposes only and not financial advice. It warns about the high risks associated with investing in financial markets like CFDs, Forex, cryptocurrencies, and gold. The disclaimer emphasizes that leveraged products may not be suitable for all investors due to the high risk to capital.Overall, this document serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in gold market trends and their relationship to global economic events over the past decade and a half.

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Indonesia Retail Price: Gold: 24 Carat data was reported at 539,218.000 IDR in Nov 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 539,520.000 IDR for Oct 2017. Indonesia Retail Price: Gold: 24 Carat data is updated monthly, averaging 85,000.000 IDR from May 1987 (Median) to Nov 2017, with 367 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 560,000.000 IDR in Aug 2016 and a record low of 21,350.000 IDR in Jun 1990. Indonesia Retail Price: Gold: 24 Carat data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.PC001: Retail Price: By Major Commodities.

Vietnam Gold Price Index: Prev Dec=100 data was reported at 99.190 Prev Dec=100 in Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 98.220 Prev Dec=100 for Oct 2018. Vietnam Gold Price Index: Prev Dec=100 data is updated monthly, averaging 101.690 Prev Dec=100 from Jan 1995 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 287 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 164.320 Prev Dec=100 in Dec 2009 and a record low of 75.640 Prev Dec=100 in Dec 2013. Vietnam Gold Price Index: Prev Dec=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.

Please find my Tableau viz for this dataset here: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/jamie.collins5558/viz/CentralBankReserves/Dashboard1 Feel free to copy, or use as a template/inspiration for your own visualisations.

This dataset provides a comprehensive snapshot of central bank reserves, including foreign exchange (FX) reserves, total reserves, and gold holdings, for 165 countries. It includes detailed metrics such as gold reserves in tonnes and millions (USD), the percentage of total reserves held in gold, and the 20-year change in gold holdings. The dataset also categorises countries by region and economic grouping (e.g., high income, upper middle income, lower middle income, low income), offering a valuable resource for analysing global financial trends, reserve management strategies, and the role of gold in national economies.

• Country: The name of the country (e.g., Afghanistan, United States of America).
• Region: The geographical region of the country (e.g., Central Asia, Western Europe, Latin America & Caribbean).
• Economic grouping: The World Bank income classification of the country (e.g., High income, Upper middle income, - - -- Lower middle income, Low income).
• FX Reserves: Foreign exchange reserves in millions of USD (e.g., 68448.33 for Algeria). Some values are marked as "AWAITED" where data is unavailable.
• Total Reserves: Total reserves (including FX and gold) in millions of USD (e.g., 83007.11 for Algeria). Some values are marked as "AWAITED."
• Gold Reserves Tonnes: Gold reserves held by the central bank in metric tonnes (e.g., 173.56 for Algeria). Some values are marked as "AWAITED."
• Gold Reserves Millions: The value of gold reserves in millions of USD (e.g., 14558.78 for Algeria). Some values are marked as "AWAITED."
• Holdings %: The percentage of total reserves held in gold (e.g., 17.54 for Algeria). Some values are marked as "AWAITED."
• 20yr change: The change in gold holdings (in tonnes) over the past 20 years (e.g., -0.09 for Algeria). Positive values indicate an increase, while negative values indicate a decrease.

Key Statistics Countries Covered: 165 - Regions Represented: Includes Central Asia, Western Europe, Latin America & Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, South East Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Australasia / Oceania, and North America. - Economic Groupings: High income (e.g., United States, Japan), Upper middle income (e.g., Brazil, China), Lower middle income (e.g., India, Egypt), and Low income (e.g., Afghanistan, Haiti). - Largest Gold Reserves: The United States holds the largest gold reserves at 8,133.46 tonnes, valued at $682,276.85 million, accounting for 74.97% of its total reserves. - Highest Gold Holdings %: Bolivia has the highest percentage of reserves in gold at 95.59%, despite holding only 22.53 tonnes. - Largest 20-Year Increase in Gold: The Russian Federation increased its gold holdings by 1,945.79 tonnes over 20 years, followed by China with a 1,684.55-tonne increase. Potential Use Cases

This dataset is ideal for a variety of analytical and research purposes, including:

• Economic Analysis: Investigate the relationship between a country’s economic grouping and its reserve composition, particularly the reliance on gold versus foreign exchange.
• Financial Stability Studies: Analyse how countries with higher gold holdings percentages (e.g., Bolivia, Uzbekistan) manage financial stability compared to those with lower percentages (e.g., Chile, South Korea).
• Historical Trends: Use the 20-year change in gold holdings to study trends in reserve management strategies, such as China and Russia’s significant increases in gold reserves.
• Geopolitical Insights: Explore how regions like Central Asia (e.g., Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan) or Middle East & North Africa (e.g., Qatar, Saudi Arabia) differ in their reserve strategies, potentially reflecting geopolitical priorities.
• Data Visualisation: Create maps, bar charts, or scatter plots to visualise global gold reserves, regional differences, or the correlation between income levels and gold holdings. Notes for Users
• Missing Data: Some countries have "AWAITED" in place of numerical values for FX reserves, total reserves, gold reserves, and holdings percentages. Users may need to handle these missing values (e.g., by excluding them, imputing values, or sourcing additional data).
• Gold Valuation: The "Gold Reserves Millions" column reflects the value of gold reserves in USD, based on the gold price as of 2024. Users should note that gold prices fluctuate, and historical comparisons may require adjustment for price changes.
• 20-Year Change: The "20yr change" column provides the change in gold holdings in tonnes from 2005 to 2025. Negative values indicate a reduction in gold reserves (e.g., Switzerland reduced by 314.35 tonnes), while positive values indicate an increase (e.g., India increased by 521.31 tonnes).

Gold Prices - Historical chart and current data through 2025.

Laos LA: International Liquidity: Gold at Market Price data was reported at 25.784 XDR mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.142 XDR mn for 2016. Laos LA: International Liquidity: Gold at Market Price data is updated yearly, averaging 24.142 XDR mn from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2017, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 309.029 XDR mn in 2012 and a record low of 3.504 XDR mn in 1998. Laos LA: International Liquidity: Gold at Market Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Laos – Table LA.IMF.IFS: International Liquidity: Annual.

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

Spot Price: Central Bank of Oman: Gold per Ounce: Buy data was reported at 1,621.720 OMR in 03 Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,619.100 OMR for 02 Dec 2025. Spot Price: Central Bank of Oman: Gold per Ounce: Buy data is updated daily, averaging 506.857 OMR from Dec 2007 (Median) to 03 Dec 2025, with 3959 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,667.820 OMR in 21 Oct 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.P: Gold and Silver Spot Price. [COVID-19-IMPACT]