🇿🇲Silver Rate in Lusaka Today
The silver rate in Lusaka today is ZMW 33.92 per gram for 22K, based on an international spot price of $69.11 per troy ounce. That is up ZMW 0.7100 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into ZMW for Lusaka. 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 Zambia's larger markets, with a population of around 2,212,301.
Silver rate in Lusaka — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | ZMW 37.01 | ZMW 33.92 | ZMW 32.38 | ZMW 27.75 | ZMW 21.59 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | ZMW 1,151 | ZMW 1,055 | ZMW 1,007 | ZMW 863.26 | ZMW 671.42 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | ZMW 37,006 | ZMW 33,922 | ZMW 32,380 | ZMW 27,754 | ZMW 21,587 |
All figures in ZMW (Kwacha). 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 Lusaka
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 ZMW exchange rate.
| Date | 22K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | ZMW 34.10 | +ZMW 0.7100 | 2.13% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | ZMW 33.39 | +ZMW 1.12 | 3.47% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | ZMW 32.27 | +ZMW 0.8800 | 2.80% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | ZMW 31.39 | -ZMW 1.07 | -3.30% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | ZMW 32.46 | +ZMW 0.5600 | 1.76% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | ZMW 31.90 | +ZMW 0.0600 | 0.19% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | ZMW 31.84 | -ZMW 0.3400 | -1.06% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | ZMW 32.18 | +ZMW 0.3900 | 1.23% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | ZMW 31.79 | -ZMW 0.1700 | -0.53% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | ZMW 31.96 | — | — |
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Silver rate in Lusaka — questions
What is the silver rate in Lusaka today?
The silver rate in Lusaka today is ZMW 33.92 per gram for 22K, and ZMW 37.01 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current ZMW exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Lusaka?
One gram of 24K silver costs ZMW 37.01 in Lusaka, and 22K costs ZMW 33.92 per gram. 18K works out at ZMW 27.75.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Lusaka?
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 ZMW 3.08 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Lusaka different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Zambia — 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 7 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.