Gold price history in South Africa
Gold price history in South Africa since 1999: the monthly average for 1 gram of 24K gold in South African Rand, from the international gold price and exchange rates. In October 2026, it averaged ZAR 2,189.94.
Gold price by year in South Africa
| Year | Average · 1 gram · 24K | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | ZAR 2,374.28 | +20.85% |
| 2025 | ZAR 1,964.57 | +40.14% |
| 2024 | ZAR 1,401.90 | +21.72% |
| 2023 | ZAR 1,151.71 | +21.91% |
| 2022 | ZAR 944.70 | +10.45% |
| 2021 | ZAR 855.32 | -8.78% |
| 2020 | ZAR 937.65 | +44.80% |
| 2019 | ZAR 647.55 | +20.24% |
| 2018 | ZAR 538.56 | +0.02% |
| 2017 | ZAR 538.46 | -8.55% |
| 2016 | ZAR 588.78 | +24.08% |
| 2015 | ZAR 474.51 | +7.52% |
| 2014 | ZAR 441.34 | +1.14% |
| 2013 | ZAR 436.35 | -0.91% |
| 2012 | ZAR 440.36 | +19.80% |
| 2011 | ZAR 367.59 | +27.84% |
| 2010 | ZAR 287.54 | +9.92% |
| 2009 | ZAR 261.59 | +13.70% |
| 2008 | ZAR 230.07 | +46.26% |
| 2007 | ZAR 157.29 | +19.87% |
| 2006 | ZAR 131.23 | +44.35% |
| 2005 | ZAR 90.91 | +7.46% |
| 2004 | ZAR 84.60 | -3.73% |
| 2003 | ZAR 87.88 | -15.63% |
| 2002 | ZAR 104.16 | +41.54% |
| 2001 | ZAR 73.59 | +24.07% |
| 2000 | ZAR 59.32 | +11.36% |
| 1999 | ZAR 53.27 | – |
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 South Africa in 2025?
In 2025, 1 gram of 24K gold averaged ZAR 1,964.57, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the South African Rand exchange rate.
What was the price of gold in South Africa in 2020?
In 2020, 1 gram of 24K gold averaged ZAR 937.65, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the South African Rand exchange rate.
What was the price of gold in South Africa in 2015?
In 2015, 1 gram of 24K gold averaged ZAR 474.51, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the South African Rand exchange rate.
What was the price of gold in South Africa in 2005?
In 2005, 1 gram of 24K gold averaged ZAR 90.91, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the South African Rand exchange rate.
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