WORLD GOLD · GHAGold price in GHS
Computed value (XAU/USD × official rate, 2026-08-28); local premiums and taxes are not included. Details and purity table on the GHS price page.
Gold value by purity in GHS
| Purity | Fine gold | 1 g metal value | 5 g metal value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999.9 (24 karat) | 99.99% | GHS 1,607.1 | GHS 8,035.3 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.8% | GHS 1,539.7 | GHS 7,698.5 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.6% | GHS 1,472.2 | GHS 7,361 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.0% | GHS 1,205.4 | GHS 6,027 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.5% | GHS 940.2 | GHS 4,701.1 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.5% | GHS 602.7 | GHS 3,013.5 |
Computed bar values in GHS
This is the contained metal value, not a bank, pawnshop or dealer quote. Buy and sell prices differ because of spreads, condition, fees and local premiums.
Central-bank reserves
This country is not singled out in the current World Gold Council quarterly snapshot.
What the data says
A gram of 999.9 gold in Ghana costs 1,607 GHS at an official rate of 11.30 per dollar (as of 2026-08-28).
The capital is Accra, the World Bank region is Sub-Saharan Africa and the income group is Lower middle income.
UN customs data for 2024 shows imports of 12.5 m USD under HS code 7108.
Macro context from the World Bank: GDP at $114.2B in 2025; Population at 35.1M in 2025; Trade, % of GDP at 69% in 2024.
International gold trade
Source: UN Comtrade public preview, HS code 7108. Annual aggregated data; some values are estimates and reporting may be incomplete.
Macro context
Source: World Bank Indicators.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gram of gold cost in Ghana?
The computed price of one gram of 999.9 gold is GHS 1,607.2 at the official GHS rate (2026-08-28). Actual bank and dealer prices in Ghana are higher by the local premium, taxes and fees.
Is the central bank of Ghana buying gold?
This country is not singled out in the current World Gold Council quarterly snapshot. The section updates after each quarterly report.
Where does the gold trade data for Ghana come from?
Gold imports and exports come from the UN Comtrade public preview under HS code 7108 (aggregated annual data, may be estimates). Macro indicators come from the World Bank. The full catalogue is on the Sources page.