Algeria Gold Price Today
Today's gold price in Algeria, shown in DZD per gram and updated every two hours.
Algeria Gold Price by Karat
The table below shows today's gold price per gram in DZD for every karat available in Algeria, from 24K down to 10K. Prices are calculated from the international gold market and refreshed every two hours.
| Karat | Purity | Price / gram |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | 100.0% | 18,556.63 DZD |
| 22K | 91.7% | 17,010.25 DZD |
| 21K | 87.5% | 16,237.05 DZD |
| 20K | 83.3% | 15,463.86 DZD |
| 18K | 75.0% | 13,917.47 DZD |
| 14K | 58.3% | 10,824.70 DZD |
| 12K | 50.0% | 9,278.32 DZD |
| 10K | 41.7% | 7,731.93 DZD |
Which Gold Karats Are Used in Algeria
Karat measures how pure a piece of gold is. 24K is 99.9% pure gold, 22K is 91.6%, 21K is 87.5%, and 18K is 75%, with the remainder made up of other metals for strength. Lower-karat gold is generally more affordable and more durable for everyday jewelry, while higher-karat gold carries a higher gold content and price.
Like its Maghreb neighbors, Algeria's jewelry market runs mostly on 18-karat gold, a purity level inherited from a regional hallmarking convention rather than the higher standards common further east. Some buyers choose 21-karat pieces for special occasions or as a store of value, but 18-karat remains the everyday standard in Algerian souks and jewelry shops.
Gold Price History in Algeria
Use the chart below to see how the gold price in Algeria has moved over the past day, week, month, or year, and how today's price compares to its recent high and low.
Not enough history yet for this range — check back as more data accumulates.
Gold Price History in Algeria — Last 30 Days
Each row is the last recorded price of that day in Algeria, per gram in DZD. Use it to see how today's price compares with any day over the past month.
High, Low and Average by Period
Based on every price Atlas Gold has recorded for 18K gold in Algeria over each period.
| Period | Lowest | Highest | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 days | 13,897.61 | 14,304.73 | 14,158.39 | −0.53% |
| Last 30 days | 13,865.97 | 15,133.34 | 14,325.11 | −7.53% |
Based on 34 days of recorded history, collected since 2026-08-20. Longer ranges will appear here once enough history has accumulated — Atlas Gold does not estimate a period it has not actually recorded.
| Date | 18K | 24K | 21K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,917.47 | 18,556.63 | 16,237.05 | |
| 13,924.35 | 18,565.80 | 16,245.07 | |
| 14,173.19 | 18,897.59 | 16,535.39 | |
| 14,127.46 | 18,836.62 | 16,482.04 | |
| 14,269.03 | 19,025.37 | 16,647.20 | |
| 14,269.03 | 19,025.37 | 16,647.20 | |
| 14,237.34 | 18,983.12 | 16,610.23 | |
| 14,137.26 | 18,849.69 | 16,493.47 | |
| 13,869.76 | 18,493.01 | 16,181.38 | |
| 13,957.98 | 18,610.64 | 16,284.31 | |
| 13,941.46 | 18,588.61 | 16,265.04 | |
| 14,146.63 | 18,862.17 | 16,504.40 | |
| 14,146.63 | 18,862.17 | 16,504.40 | |
| 14,071.91 | 18,762.54 | 16,417.22 | |
| 13,971.99 | 18,629.31 | 16,300.65 | |
| 14,283.25 | 19,044.33 | 16,663.79 | |
| 14,123.80 | 18,831.73 | 16,477.77 | |
| 14,370.01 | 19,160.01 | 16,765.01 | |
| 14,370.01 | 19,160.01 | 16,765.01 | |
| 14,370.01 | 19,160.01 | 16,765.01 | |
| 14,374.63 | 19,166.18 | 16,770.40 | |
| 14,528.81 | 19,371.75 | 16,950.28 | |
| 14,246.52 | 18,995.36 | 16,620.94 | |
| 14,047.49 | 18,729.98 | 16,388.73 | |
| 14,442.64 | 19,256.85 | 16,849.74 | |
| 14,547.33 | 19,396.44 | 16,971.88 | |
| 14,547.33 | 19,396.44 | 16,971.88 | |
| 14,427.55 | 19,236.73 | 16,832.14 | |
| 14,923.63 | 19,898.17 | 17,410.90 | |
| 14,902.30 | 19,869.74 | 17,386.02 | |
| 15,116.67 | 20,155.57 | 17,636.12 |
18K Gold Price in Algeria
Today, 18K gold costs 13,917.47 DZD per gram in Algeria — that works out to about 432,881.71 DZD per ounce, or 13,917,470.00 DZD per kilogram.
24K Gold Price in Algeria
Today, 24K gold costs 18,556.63 DZD per gram in Algeria — that works out to about 577,175.71 DZD per ounce, or 18,556,630.00 DZD per kilogram.
How Gold Prices Are Calculated in Algeria
Every price on this page is computed by Atlas Gold from two public inputs — an international gold quote and a USD exchange rate — not collected from Algeria jewelers. Here is the exact calculation, and the exact figures behind the price shown above.
- Start from the international gold quote in US dollars per troy ounce.
- Divide by 31.1034768 — the number of grams in a troy ounce — to get a US-dollar price per gram.
- Multiply by the current USD → DZD exchange rate.
- Multiply by the karat purity factor — the karat number divided by 24. So 21K is multiplied by 21 ÷ 24 = 0.875, and 18K by 18 ÷ 24 = 0.75.
The figures behind the price above
- International gold quote used
- 4,318.40 USD / oz
- Exchange rate used (1 USD → DZD)
- 133.6550
- Recorded at
18K = (4,318.40 ÷ 31.1034768) × 133.6550 × (18 ÷ 24) = 13,917.47 DZD/g
Where the data comes from
- Gold quote: the COMEX front-month gold futures contract (symbol GC=F), read from Yahoo Finance. This contract tracks the international spot gold market closely, but is a futures price and can differ from spot by a small margin.
- Exchange rate: Hexarate, with exchangerate.host as a fallback if the first is unavailable.
- Refresh: both inputs are re-read and all prices recalculated every two hours.
What this price is not
This is the value of the raw gold metal itself. It is not a jeweler's retail price: a finished piece additionally carries making charges, the retailer's margin, and any local tax or VAT, so a shop's asking price is normally higher. It is equally not a buy-back quote — dealers purchasing used gold typically pay below the metal value. Treat the figures here as a reference point for negotiation and comparison, not as a quoted transaction price.
The price shown for Algeria begins with the global spot rate for gold in US dollars, then converts that figure into Algerian dinars. This step is where local conditions matter most: the dinar is a managed float that has drifted gradually weaker over time, and Algeria has long had a well-known gap between the official bank rate and the rate available informally on the parallel market. After conversion, the dollar-per-ounce figure is scaled to a per-gram amount and adjusted for karat purity, with 18-karat gold — about three-quarters pure — the benchmark most Algerian buyers compare against.
Why Does Gold Price Change?
Gold is traded continuously on global markets, so its US-dollar price shifts throughout the day in response to factors like US interest rates, inflation data, the strength of the dollar, and demand from investors and central banks during periods of uncertainty. On top of that global movement, the local price shown here also moves with the exchange rate between the US dollar and the local currency — so a local price can change even on a day when the international gold price barely moves.
Gold Price in Algerian Dinars
The Algerian dinar (DZD) is managed rather than freely traded, and its official value has tended to weaken gradually against major currencies over the years. What makes Algeria distinctive is the persistent difference between that official bank rate and the rate quoted informally on the street. Readers should treat official-rate gold prices as a reference point, keeping in mind that real-world costs can diverge depending on which exchange rate is actually used in a transaction.
Spot Gold (USD) — Global Reference
The chart above is Algeria's own computed local price. This widget shows the raw international spot price in USD, for context on global market movement.
Why Track the Gold Price?
Gold prices move with global markets, currency exchange rates, and local demand — sometimes several times a day. Checking the current price before buying or selling protects both jewelers and everyday buyers from over- or under-paying relative to the actual market.
For Buyers
Comparing today's price per gram against a piece's asking price gives you a clear sense of how much you're paying for craftsmanship and design versus the metal itself, useful whether you're buying jewelry or investment gold.
For Jewelers & Sellers
A transparent, frequently updated reference price makes it easier to price fairly, explain pricing to customers, and stay aligned with the market without manually checking exchange rates and international quotes throughout the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold price today in Algeria?
As of the last update, 18K gold — the standard most commonly quoted in Algeria — is priced at 13,917.47 DZD per gram. See the live price above for the current figure, refreshed every two hours.
How much is 18K gold per gram in Algeria?
18K gold is currently priced at 13,917.47 DZD per gram in Algeria, based on the international gold price and today's exchange rate.
How much is 24K gold per gram in Algeria?
24K gold is currently priced at 18,556.63 DZD per gram in Algeria, based on the international gold price and today's exchange rate.
How often are Atlas Gold prices updated?
Prices are refreshed every two hours, based on the international gold spot price and the current exchange rate.
Why does the gold price change in Algeria?
The international gold price moves throughout the day, and so does the exchange rate used to convert it into local currency. The price shown for Algeria begins with the global spot rate for gold in US dollars, then converts that figure into Algerian dinars. This step is where local conditions matter most: the dinar is a managed float that has drifted gradually weaker over time, and Algeria has long had a well-known gap between the official bank rate and the rate available informally on the parallel market. After conversion, the dollar-per-ounce figure is scaled to a per-gram amount and adjusted for karat purity, with 18-karat gold — about three-quarters pure — the benchmark most Algerian buyers compare against.