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Gold Price in Ethiopia

Live Ethiopia gold rate in ETB, by karat and weight.

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24K gold, per gramBr 21,938.69

Per ounce: Br 682,369.51Per tola: Br 255,888.57

As of 10:20 AM · ETB

Updated: Jun 8, 2026, 10:20 AM

1 USD = 159.03 ETB at the live exchange rate. Because gold is priced in US dollars, the Ethiopia gold price moves with both the metal and the USD/ETB rate.

International spot · USD

Gold spot price in US dollars

Updated: Jun 8, 2026, 10:20 AM

Per Gram

$ 137.97

Per Tola

$ 1,609.24

Per Ounce

$ 4,291.30

Per Kilo

$ 137,968.49

The international gold spot price is quoted in US dollars and is the global benchmark from which every local rate is derived. Prices exclude dealer premiums, making charges, and local taxes.

International · USD

Gold performance & range

52-Week High

$ 5,593.90

52-Week Low

$ 3,257.05

Record High

$ 5,593.90

YTD

-0.66%

Today

-0.89% ↓

1 Week

-4.57% ↓

1 Month

-9.00% ↓

1 Year

+29.65% ↑

Range and changes are for the international gold price in US dollars. Record high reflects our available price history.

Purity	Per Gram	Per Ounce	Per Tola	Per Kilo
24K Gold (99.99%)	Br 21,938.69	Br 682,369.51	Br 255,888.57	Br 21,938,689.14
22K Gold (91.60%)	Br 20,097.85	Br 625,112.98	Br 234,417.37	Br 20,097,849.04
21K Gold (87.50%)	Br 19,198.27	Br 597,133.03	Br 223,924.89	Br 19,198,272.82
18K Gold (75.00%)	Br 16,455.66	Br 511,828.31	Br 191,935.62	Br 16,455,662.42

Price chart · USD

Gold price history

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Chart values are in US dollars. Per gram, tola and ounce figures above are USD. Today’s local-currency price uses the live exchange rate; historical values stay in USD because reliable historical exchange-rate data isn’t available. Candles are reconstructed from real high, low and average data.

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How to calculate the Gold rate in ETB

Turn the international USD spot price into a local per-gram, per-tola and per-ounce rate in a few simple steps.

1
Start with the spot priceOne troy ounce of pure gold is $ 4,291.30 on the international market.
2
Convert ounce → gram$ 4,291.30 ÷ 31.1035 g = $ 137.97 per gram (USD).
3
Convert USD → ETB$ 137.97 × 159.03 (live USD/ETB rate) = Br 21,940.88 per gram.
4
Scale to tola & ounce× 11.6638 g = Br 255,914.16 per tola; × 31.1035 g = Br 682,437.75 per ounce.

Result · ETB

Per GramBr 21,940.88

Per TolaBr 255,914.16

Per OunceBr 682,437.75

Gold price in Ethiopia weight units

24K and 22K gold valued across the weight units used in Ethiopia, at today’s ETB rate.

Unit	Weight	24K	22K
Gram	1 g	Br 21,938.69	Br 20,097.85
Troy Ounce	31.1035 g	Br 682,369.51	Br 625,112.98

Buying gold in Ethiopia: key facts

Popular karat	21K & 24K
Hallmarking	Purity stamped
Tax / duty	VAT on jewelry
Common units	Gram

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Prices are checked against the international spot benchmark and refreshed through the trading day. Educational information only — not financial advice.

Gold price in Ethiopia

Gold in Ethiopia is quoted in birr (ETB), converted from the international dollar price. Ethiopia is a gold producer and gold carries deep cultural significance.

The birr gold price reflects both the global metal price and the USD/ETB exchange rate.

Gold rate in major Ethiopia cities

Gold is priced nationally, so the Ethiopia rate shown above applies across all major cities — including:

Addis AbabaDire DawaMekelleGondarHawassa

Ethiopia gold price FAQ

Does Ethiopia produce gold?

Yes — gold is one of Ethiopia’s key mineral exports, including significant artisanal mining.

How is the Ethiopia gold price set?

It is the international spot price converted into birr at the live exchange rate.

Why does the birr gold price change?

It follows the global gold price and the USD/ETB exchange rate.

What is the gold rate in Ethiopia today?

The live gold rate in Ethiopia is shown above in ETB, with 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K prices per gram and local units, refreshed through the trading day.

How is the gold price in Ethiopia calculated?

It is the international spot price (US dollars per troy ounce) converted into ETB at the live exchange rate, then divided by weight and adjusted for karat purity.

Why does the Ethiopia gold price change daily?

Two forces move it: the global gold price and the ETB exchange rate. On top of that benchmark, jewelers add making charges and any local taxes or duties.

Gold prices in other countries

Where our data comes from. Live gold, silver, platinum, palladium, copper and crypto prices are sourced from gold-api.com, benchmarked to the international (LBMA-style) spot market and quoted in US dollars. Currency conversions use live ExchangeRate-API rates, refreshed through the trading day. All figures are indicative and exclude dealer premiums, making charges and local taxes — see our disclaimer. Nothing here is financial advice.

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Purity

Per Gram

Per Ounce

Per Tola

Per Kilo

24K Gold (99.99%)

Br 21,938.69

Br 682,369.51

Br 255,888.57

Br 21,938,689.14

22K Gold (91.60%)

Br 20,097.85

Br 625,112.98

Br 234,417.37

Br 20,097,849.04

21K Gold (87.50%)

Br 19,198.27

Br 597,133.03

Br 223,924.89

Br 19,198,272.82

18K Gold (75.00%)

Br 16,455.66

Br 511,828.31

Br 191,935.62

Br 16,455,662.42

Unit

Weight

24K

22K

Gram

1 g