🇲🇼Gold Rate in Northern Region Today
The gold rate in Northern Region 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. Rates across Northern Region follow the national Malawi market, since gold is priced internationally and converted at the same exchange rate.
Gold rate in Northern Region — 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 Northern Region
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 Northern Region — questions
What is the gold rate in Northern Region today?
The gold rate in Northern Region 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 Northern Region?
One gram of 24K gold costs MWK 170,943 in Northern Region, and 22K costs MWK 156,697 per gram. 18K works out at MWK 128,207.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Northern Region?
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.
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.