Gold Prices by Year, 1975–2026
The world gold price, monthly average cost $176.00 an ounce in January 1975 and $4,411.00 in Aug 2026, up 2406%. Overall U.S. prices rose 543% over the same time, so it got more expensive even after inflation.
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Gold price history
Per troy ounce. "In Aug 2026 dollars" adjusts each price for inflation with the CPI.
| Date | Price | In Aug 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 ↗ | $4,411.00 | $4,411.00 |
| January 2025 | $2,710.00 | $2,857.66 |
| January 2020 | $1,561.00 | $2,026.99 |
| January 2015 | $1,251.00 | $1,793.10 |
| January 2010 | $1,118.00 | $1,728.33 |
| January 2005 | $424.00 | $744.79 |
| January 2000 | $284.00 | $563.59 |
| January 1995 | $379.00 | $844.69 |
| January 1990 | $410.00 | $1,078.04 |
| January 1985 | $303.00 | $962.08 |
| January 1980 | $675.00 | $2,906.32 |
| January 1975 | $176.00 | $1,131.60 |
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Source
World Bank Commodity Price Data (the Pink Sheet), monthly averages. Prices are per troy ounce. Inflation adjustment: BLS CPI-U, all items (FRED CPIAUCNS).