Interactive chart of historical data for real (inflation-adjusted) gold prices per ounce back to 1915. The series is deflated using the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) with the most recent month as the base. The current month is updated on an hourly basis with today's latest value.

Gold rose to 3,335.24 USD/t.oz on July 4, 2025, up 0.27% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gold's price has fallen 0.52%, but it is still 39.50% 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.

This chart tracks the price of gold in U.S. dollars over the last 10 years.

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Gold in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East Africa).

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.

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 June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Export Price Index (End Use): Nonmonetary Gold (IQ12260) from Dec 1984 to May 2025 about end use, gold, exports, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

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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.

United States - Book Value of Federal Reserve Bank Held Gold Bullion: NY Vault was 564805851.07000 U.S. $ in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Book Value of Federal Reserve Bank Held Gold Bullion: NY Vault reached a record high of 564805851.07000 in September of 2017 and a record low of 564804727.98000 in May of 2012. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Book Value of Federal Reserve Bank Held Gold Bullion: NY Vault - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Gold Ores (WPU102105) from Jun 1985 to Dec 2021 about ore, gold, metals, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

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United States - Book Value of Federal Reserve Bank Held Gold Coins: NY Vault was 3101307.82000 U.S. $ in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Book Value of Federal Reserve Bank Held Gold Coins: NY Vault reached a record high of 3116391.91000 in March of 2013 and a record low of 3101307.82000 in September of 2012. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Book Value of Federal Reserve Bank Held Gold Coins: NY Vault - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

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.

As of June 25, 2024, gold futures contracts to be settled in June 2030 were trading on U.S. markets at around ***** U.S. dollars per troy ounce. This is above the price of ******* U.S. dollars per troy ounce for contracts to be settled in June 2025, indicating that gold traders expect the price of gold to rise over the next five years. Gold futures are contracts that effectively lock in a price for an amount of gold to be purchased at a time in the future, which can then be traded on markets. Futures markets therefore provide an indicator of how investors think a commodities market will develop in the future.