WORLD GOLD · ZAFGold price in ZAR
Computed value (XAU/USD × official rate, 2026-10-16); local premiums and taxes are not included. Details and purity table on the ZAR price page.
Gold value by purity in ZAR
| Purity | Fine gold | 1 g metal value | 5 g metal value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999.9 (24 karat) | 99.99% | ZAR 2,217 | ZAR 11,086 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.8% | ZAR 2,124 | ZAR 10,622 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.6% | ZAR 2,031 | ZAR 10,156 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.0% | ZAR 1,663 | ZAR 8,316 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.5% | ZAR 1,297 | ZAR 6,486 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.5% | ZAR 832 | ZAR 4,158 |
Computed bar values in ZAR
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 South Africa costs 2,218 ZAR at an official rate of 16.51 per dollar (as of 2026-10-16).
The capital is Pretoria, the World Bank region is Sub-Saharan Africa and the income group is Upper middle income.
UN customs data for 2024 shows imports of 1.1 bn USD under HS code 7108.
Macro context from the World Bank: GDP at $427.2B in 2025; Population at 64.7M in 2025; Trade, % of GDP at 60.9% 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 South Africa?
The computed price of one gram of 999.9 gold is ZAR 2,218 at the official ZAR rate (2026-10-16). Actual bank and dealer prices in South Africa are higher by the local premium, taxes and fees.
Is the central bank of South Africa 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 South Africa 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.