🇧🇫Gold Rate in Ouagadougou Today
The gold rate in Ouagadougou today is XOF 72,733 per gram for 21K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up XOF 1,703 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into XOF for Ouagadougou. Jewellers there add making charges and a local premium on top, so a counter price will normally sit above this figure. It is one of Burkina Faso's larger markets, with a population of around 2,415,266.
Gold rate in Ouagadougou — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | XOF 83,124 | XOF 76,197 | XOF 72,733 | XOF 62,343 | XOF 48,489 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | XOF 2,585,443 | XOF 2,369,990 | XOF 2,262,263 | XOF 1,939,083 | XOF 1,508,175 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | XOF 83,123,938 | XOF 76,196,943 | XOF 72,733,446 | XOF 62,342,953 | XOF 48,488,964 |
All figures in XOF (Franc). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 21K per gram in Ouagadougou
Daily closes from COMEX front-month futures — a continuous series that predates our own spot record. Futures trade slightly above spot, so read these as the day-to-day movement, not as the counter price. Converted at the current XOF exchange rate.
| Date | 21K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | XOF 73,045 | +XOF 1,703 | 2.39% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | XOF 71,342 | +XOF 424.92 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | XOF 70,917 | +XOF 1,949 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | XOF 68,968 | -XOF 818.26 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | XOF 69,786 | +XOF 590.79 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | XOF 69,195 | +XOF 265.38 | 0.39% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | XOF 68,930 | -XOF 715.58 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | XOF 69,645 | +XOF 409.13 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | XOF 69,236 | +XOF 334.89 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | XOF 68,901 | — | — |
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Gold rate in Ouagadougou — questions
What is the gold rate in Ouagadougou today?
The gold rate in Ouagadougou today is XOF 72,733 per gram for 21K, and XOF 83,124 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current XOF exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Ouagadougou?
One gram of 24K gold costs XOF 83,124 in Ouagadougou, and 22K costs XOF 76,197 per gram. 18K works out at XOF 62,343.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Ouagadougou?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is XOF 6,927 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Ouagadougou different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Burkina Faso — gold trades in one global market and converts at one exchange rate. What differs city to city is the retail markup: making charges, wastage and the jeweller's own premium. Those are set by each shop, not by the market.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 1 minute ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.