🇪🇹Gold Rate in Jijiga Today
The gold rate in Jijiga today is ETB 743,819 per troy ounce for 24K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up ETB 17,415 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into ETB for Jijiga. 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 483,000.
Gold rate in Jijiga — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | ETB 23,914 | ETB 21,921 | ETB 20,925 | ETB 17,936 | ETB 13,950 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | ETB 743,819 | ETB 681,834 | ETB 650,841 | ETB 557,864 | ETB 433,894 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | ETB 23,914,325 | ETB 21,921,464 | ETB 20,925,034 | ETB 17,935,743 | ETB 13,950,023 |
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 · 24K per troy ounce in Jijiga
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 | 24K / troy ounce | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | ETB 747,001 | +ETB 17,415 | 2.39% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | ETB 729,586 | +ETB 4,346 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | ETB 725,241 | +ETB 19,935 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | ETB 705,306 | -ETB 8,368 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | ETB 713,674 | +ETB 6,042 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | ETB 707,633 | +ETB 2,714 | 0.38% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | ETB 704,919 | -ETB 7,318 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | ETB 712,237 | +ETB 4,184 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | ETB 708,053 | +ETB 3,425 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | ETB 704,628 | — | — |
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Gold rate in Jijiga — questions
What is the gold rate in Jijiga today?
The gold rate in Jijiga today is ETB 743,819 per troy ounce for 24K, and ETB 743,819 per troy ounce 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 Jijiga?
One gram of 24K gold costs ETB 23,914 in Jijiga, and 22K costs ETB 21,921 per gram. 18K works out at ETB 17,936.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Jijiga?
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 1,993 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Jijiga 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 8 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.