🇲🇼Gold Rate in Lilongwe Today
The gold rate in Lilongwe today is MWK 170,943 per gram for 24K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up MWK 4,002 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into MWK for Lilongwe, Central Region. 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 Malawi's larger markets, with a population of around 1,115,815.
Gold rate in Lilongwe — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | MWK 170,943 | MWK 156,697 | MWK 149,575 | MWK 128,207 | MWK 99,717 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | MWK 5,316,913 | MWK 4,873,837 | MWK 4,652,299 | MWK 3,987,685 | MWK 3,101,532 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | MWK 170,942,717 | MWK 156,697,490 | MWK 149,574,877 | MWK 128,207,038 | MWK 99,716,585 |
All figures in MWK (Kwacha). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 24K per gram in Lilongwe
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 MWK exchange rate.
| Date | 24K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | MWK 171,674 | +MWK 4,002 | 2.39% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | MWK 167,672 | +MWK 998.69 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | MWK 166,673 | +MWK 4,581 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | MWK 162,092 | -MWK 1,923 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | MWK 164,015 | +MWK 1,389 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | MWK 162,627 | +MWK 623.70 | 0.38% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | MWK 162,003 | -MWK 1,682 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | MWK 163,685 | +MWK 961.55 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | MWK 162,723 | +MWK 787.08 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | MWK 161,936 | — | — |
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Gold rate in Lilongwe — questions
What is the gold rate in Lilongwe today?
The gold rate in Lilongwe today is MWK 170,943 per gram for 24K, and MWK 170,943 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current MWK exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Lilongwe?
One gram of 24K gold costs MWK 170,943 in Lilongwe, and 22K costs MWK 156,697 per gram. 18K works out at MWK 128,207.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Lilongwe?
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 MWK 14,245 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Lilongwe different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Malawi — 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.