Gold price history in Nigeria
Gold price history in Nigeria since 1999: the monthly average for 1 gram of 24K gold in Nigerian Naira, from the international gold price and exchange rates. In October 2026, it averaged NGN 176,805.
Gold price by year in Nigeria
| Year | Average · 1 gram · 24K | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | NGN 198,119 | +18.63% |
| 2025 | NGN 167,010 | +45.82% |
| 2024 | NGN 114,528 | +186.42% |
| 2023 | NGN 39,986 | +63.25% |
| 2022 | NGN 24,494 | +5.56% |
| 2021 | NGN 23,204 | +13.30% |
| 2020 | NGN 20,480 | +49.16% |
| 2019 | NGN 13,730 | +9.64% |
| 2018 | NGN 12,523 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | NGN 12,532 | +21.46% |
| 2016 | NGN 10,318 | +40.05% |
| 2015 | NGN 7,367 | +10.19% |
| 2014 | NGN 6,686 | -7.09% |
| 2013 | NGN 7,196 | -15.17% |
| 2012 | NGN 8,483 | +8.26% |
| 2011 | NGN 7,836 | +32.39% |
| 2010 | NGN 5,919 | +27.33% |
| 2009 | NGN 4,648 | +40.16% |
| 2008 | NGN 3,317 | +18.59% |
| 2007 | NGN 2,797 | +12.58% |
| 2006 | NGN 2,484 | +31.62% |
| 2005 | NGN 1,887 | +7.57% |
| 2004 | NGN 1,755 | +14.69% |
| 2003 | NGN 1,530 | +26.17% |
| 2002 | NGN 1,213 | +27.36% |
| 2001 | NGN 952 | +14.16% |
| 2000 | NGN 834 | +92.86% |
| 1999 | NGN 432 | – |
Monthly averages of the international gold price, converted at each month’s average exchange rate (central bank reference rates via Frankfurter). Highs and lows are monthly averages, not single days.
Frequently asked questions
What was the price of gold in Nigeria in 2025?
In 2025, 1 gram of 24K gold averaged NGN 167,010, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the Nigerian Naira exchange rate.
What was the price of gold in Nigeria in 2020?
In 2020, 1 gram of 24K gold averaged NGN 20,480, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the Nigerian Naira exchange rate.
What was the price of gold in Nigeria in 2015?
In 2015, 1 gram of 24K gold averaged NGN 7,367.09, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the Nigerian Naira exchange rate.
What was the price of gold in Nigeria in 2005?
In 2005, 1 gram of 24K gold averaged NGN 1,887.44, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the Nigerian Naira exchange rate.
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