WORLD GOLD · SAUGold price in SAR
Computed value (XAU/USD × official rate, 2026-08-31); local premiums and taxes are not included. Details and purity table on the SAR price page.
Gold value by purity in SAR
| Purity | Fine gold | 1 g metal value | 5 g metal value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999.9 (24 karat) | 99.99% | SAR 536.4 | SAR 2,681.8 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.8% | SAR 513.9 | SAR 2,569.4 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.6% | SAR 491.3 | SAR 2,456.7 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.0% | SAR 402.3 | SAR 2,011.5 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.5% | SAR 313.8 | SAR 1,569 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.5% | SAR 201.2 | SAR 1,005.8 |
Computed bar values in SAR
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 Saudi Arabia costs 536 SAR at an official rate of 3.75 per dollar (as of 2026-08-31).
The capital is Riyadh, the World Bank region is Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan and the income group is High income.
UN customs data for 2024 shows imports of 8.2 bn USD and exports of 1.8 bn USD under HS code 7108.
Macro context from the World Bank: GDP at $1.3T in 2025; Population at 37M in 2025; Trade, % of GDP at 57.9% in 2025.
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 Saudi Arabia?
The computed price of one gram of 999.9 gold is SAR 536.4 at the official SAR rate (2026-08-31). Actual bank and dealer prices in Saudi Arabia are higher by the local premium, taxes and fees.
Is the central bank of Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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.