Gold price history in the United States
Gold price history in the United States since 1999: the monthly average for 1 troy ounce of 24K gold in US Dollar, from the international gold price and exchange rates. In October 2026, it averaged $4,120.65.
Gold price by year in the United States
| Year | Average · 1 troy ounce · 24K | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $4,513.82 | +31.44% |
| 2025 | $3,434.19 | +43.95% |
| 2024 | $2,385.64 | +22.79% |
| 2023 | $1,942.91 | +7.87% |
| 2022 | $1,801.12 | +0.03% |
| 2021 | $1,800.57 | +1.73% |
| 2020 | $1,770.02 | +27.12% |
| 2019 | $1,392.37 | +9.66% |
| 2018 | $1,269.68 | +0.95% |
| 2017 | $1,257.73 | +0.83% |
| 2016 | $1,247.39 | +7.45% |
| 2015 | $1,160.93 | -8.31% |
| 2014 | $1,266.17 | -10.45% |
| 2013 | $1,413.95 | -15.27% |
| 2012 | $1,668.82 | +6.33% |
| 2011 | $1,569.42 | +28.18% |
| 2010 | $1,224.37 | +25.98% |
| 2009 | $971.90 | +11.43% |
| 2008 | $872.23 | +25.39% |
| 2007 | $695.64 | +15.30% |
| 2006 | $603.33 | +35.81% |
| 2005 | $444.23 | +8.72% |
| 2004 | $408.62 | +12.57% |
| 2003 | $362.98 | +17.47% |
| 2002 | $308.99 | +16.24% |
| 2001 | $265.83 | -0.25% |
| 2000 | $266.50 | -1.51% |
| 1999 | $270.59 | – |
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 the United States in 2025?
In 2025, 1 troy ounce of 24K gold averaged $3,434.19, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the US Dollar exchange rate.
What was the price of gold in the United States in 2020?
In 2020, 1 troy ounce of 24K gold averaged $1,770.02, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the US Dollar exchange rate.
What was the price of gold in the United States in 2015?
In 2015, 1 troy ounce of 24K gold averaged $1,160.93, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the US Dollar exchange rate.
What was the price of gold in the United States in 2005?
In 2005, 1 troy ounce of 24K gold averaged $444.23, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the US Dollar exchange rate.
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