Somalia Gold Price Today
Today's gold price in Somalia, shown in SOS per gram and updated every two hours.
Somalia Gold Price by Karat
The table below shows today's gold price per gram in SOS for every karat available in Somalia, 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% | 79,346.94 SOS |
| 22K | 91.7% | 72,734.69 SOS |
| 21K | 87.5% | 69,428.57 SOS |
| 20K | 83.3% | 66,122.45 SOS |
| 18K | 75.0% | 59,510.20 SOS |
| 14K | 58.3% | 46,285.71 SOS |
| 12K | 50.0% | 39,673.47 SOS |
| 10K | 41.7% | 33,061.22 SOS |
Which Gold Karats Are Used in Somalia
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.
21-karat gold is typically described as the most commonly traded standard in Somalia, in line with the broader regional convention seen across neighboring markets. That said, formal, systematically collected retail data for Somalia is scarce, so this reflects a general regional pattern more than a confirmed local statistic, and buyers may encounter variation between vendors and regions.
Gold Price History in Somalia
Use the chart below to see how the gold price in Somalia 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 Somalia — Last 30 Days
Each row is the last recorded price of that day in Somalia, per gram in SOS. 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 21K gold in Somalia over each period.
| Period | Lowest | Highest | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 days | 69,364.26 | 71,332.13 | 70,599.79 | −0.40% |
Based on 28 days of recorded history, collected since 2026-08-26. Longer ranges will appear here once enough history has accumulated — Atlas Gold does not estimate a period it has not actually recorded.
| Date | 21K | 24K | 18K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69,428.57 | 79,346.94 | 59,510.20 | |
| 69,497.70 | 79,425.95 | 59,569.46 | |
| 70,679.39 | 80,776.45 | 60,582.33 | |
| 70,435.01 | 80,497.16 | 60,372.87 | |
| 71,140.81 | 81,303.78 | 60,977.84 | |
| 71,140.81 | 81,303.78 | 60,977.84 | |
| 70,996.11 | 81,138.42 | 60,853.81 | |
| 70,428.58 | 80,489.81 | 60,367.36 | |
| 69,172.94 | 79,054.79 | 59,291.09 | |
| 69,669.73 | 79,622.55 | 59,716.91 | |
| 69,775.84 | 79,743.82 | 59,807.86 | |
| 70,883.57 | 81,009.80 | 60,757.35 | |
| 70,883.57 | 81,009.80 | 60,757.35 | |
| 70,579.71 | 80,662.53 | 60,496.89 | |
| 70,073.27 | 80,083.74 | 60,062.81 | |
| 71,499.34 | 81,713.53 | 61,285.15 | |
| 70,740.48 | 80,846.27 | 60,634.70 | |
| 71,972.01 | 82,253.73 | 61,690.30 | |
| 71,972.01 | 82,253.73 | 61,690.30 | |
| 71,972.01 | 82,253.73 | 61,690.30 | |
| 71,981.66 | 82,264.75 | 61,698.56 | |
| 72,674.59 | 83,056.68 | 62,292.51 | |
| 71,291.94 | 81,476.50 | 61,107.38 | |
| 70,349.80 | 80,399.78 | 60,299.83 | |
| 72,304.81 | 82,634.07 | 61,975.55 | |
| 72,828.94 | 83,233.07 | 62,424.80 | |
| 72,828.94 | 83,233.07 | 62,424.80 | |
| 72,414.14 | 82,759.02 | 62,069.26 | |
| 74,837.00 | 85,528.00 | 64,146.00 | |
| 74,724.46 | 85,399.38 | 64,049.54 |
21K Gold Price in Somalia
Today, 21K gold costs 69,428.57 SOS per gram in Somalia — that works out to about 2,159,469.92 SOS per ounce, or 69,428,570.00 SOS per kilogram.
24K Gold Price in Somalia
Today, 24K gold costs 79,346.94 SOS per gram in Somalia — that works out to about 2,467,965.71 SOS per ounce, or 79,346,940.00 SOS per kilogram.
How Gold Prices Are Calculated in Somalia
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 Somalia 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 → SOS 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 → SOS)
- 571.5000
- Recorded at
21K = (4,318.40 ÷ 31.1034768) × 571.5000 × (21 ÷ 24) = 69,428.57 SOS/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.
Atlas Gold derives Somalia's local gold price from the international spot price in US dollars per troy ounce, converted into Somali shillings at the prevailing rate. Because the shilling has a long history of volatility and, in parts of the country, limited formal central-bank control over currency supply, many everyday transactions — including higher-value purchases like gold — are informally priced or settled in US dollars alongside shillings, so the conversion step can carry more uncertainty than in more centrally regulated markets. Karat purity, such as 21K at 87.5%, is then applied to reach a per-gram figure.
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 Somali Shillings
The Somali shilling (SOS) has long been marked by volatility, and in parts of Somalia formal central-bank control over the currency supply has historically been limited. In everyday commerce, US dollars are widely used alongside shillings, including for higher-value goods such as gold. The practical takeaway is that shilling-denominated prices and effective dollar-based pricing can coexist, so it is worth checking which currency a given quote actually reflects.
Spot Gold (USD) — Global Reference
The chart above is Somalia'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 Somalia?
As of the last update, 21K gold — the standard most commonly quoted in Somalia — is priced at 69,428.57 SOS per gram. See the live price above for the current figure, refreshed every two hours.
How much is 21K gold per gram in Somalia?
21K gold is currently priced at 69,428.57 SOS per gram in Somalia, based on the international gold price and today's exchange rate.
How much is 24K gold per gram in Somalia?
24K gold is currently priced at 79,346.94 SOS per gram in Somalia, 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 Somalia?
The international gold price moves throughout the day, and so does the exchange rate used to convert it into local currency. Atlas Gold derives Somalia's local gold price from the international spot price in US dollars per troy ounce, converted into Somali shillings at the prevailing rate. Because the shilling has a long history of volatility and, in parts of the country, limited formal central-bank control over currency supply, many everyday transactions — including higher-value purchases like gold — are informally priced or settled in US dollars alongside shillings, so the conversion step can carry more uncertainty than in more centrally regulated markets. Karat purity, such as 21K at 87.5%, is then applied to reach a per-gram figure.