🇪🇹Platinum Rate in Jimma Today
The platinum rate in Jimma today is ETB 8,984 per gram for 22K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up ETB 268.04 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into ETB for Jimma. 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 Ethiopia's larger markets, with a population of around 250,900.
Platinum rate in Jimma — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | ETB 9,801 | ETB 8,984 | ETB 8,576 | ETB 7,351 | ETB 5,717 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | ETB 304,836 | ETB 279,433 | ETB 266,731 | ETB 228,627 | ETB 177,821 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | ETB 9,800,697 | ETB 8,983,973 | ETB 8,575,610 | ETB 7,350,523 | ETB 5,717,074 |
All figures in ETB (Birr). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 22K per gram in Jimma
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 ETB exchange rate.
| Date | 22K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | ETB 8,985 | +ETB 268.04 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | ETB 8,717 | +ETB 135.21 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | ETB 8,582 | +ETB 362.79 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | ETB 8,219 | -ETB 262.33 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | ETB 8,482 | +ETB 149.97 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | ETB 8,332 | +ETB 118.07 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | ETB 8,214 | -ETB 170.92 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | ETB 8,385 | +ETB 72.85 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | ETB 8,312 | +ETB 6.19 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | ETB 8,306 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Jimma — questions
What is the platinum rate in Jimma today?
The platinum rate in Jimma today is ETB 8,984 per gram for 22K, and ETB 9,801 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current ETB exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Jimma?
One gram of 24K platinum costs ETB 9,801 in Jimma, and 22K costs ETB 8,984 per gram. 18K works out at ETB 7,351.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Jimma?
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 ETB 816.72 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Jimma different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Ethiopia — 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 4 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.