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Historical Gold Prices by Year (2000–2026)

Gold has risen from $290/oz in 2000 to $4,563/oz in 2026 — a gain of +1473% over 26 years.

2000 Opening

$290

2026 Closing

$4,563

All-Time High

$4,800

26-Year Gain

+1473%

Annual Gold Price Performance (2000–2026)

2000
-5.5%avg $2792001
+1.1%avg $2712002
+25.2%avg $3102003
+19.9%avg $3632004
+5.3%avg $4092005
+17.1%avg $4442006
+23.9%avg $6042007
+31.1%avg $6952008
+4.3%avg $8722009
+24.9%avg $9722010
+29.5%avg $1,2252011
+10.2%avg $1,5732012
+7%avg $1,6692013
-28.3%avg $1,4112014
-1.7%avg $1,2662015
-10.5%avg $1,1602016
+8.6%avg $1,2502017
+13.1%avg $1,2572018
-1.8%avg $1,2682019
+18.6%avg $1,3932020
+25.1%avg $1,7702021
-4.3%avg $1,7992022
+1%avg $1,8002023
+13.1%avg $1,9402024
+27.3%avg $2,3862025
+12.4%avg $3,0502026
+54.7%avg $3,900

Complete Historical Gold Price Table

YearOpenHighLowCloseAverageChange
2026$2,960$4,800$2,850$4,563$3,900+54.7%
2025$2,630$3,500$2,580$2,950$3,050+12.4%
2024$2,063$2,790$1,990$2,625$2,386+27.3%
2023$1,838$2,135$1,810$2,063$1,940+13.1%
2022$1,803$2,070$1,618$1,824$1,800+1%
2021$1,898$1,959$1,683$1,806$1,799-4.3%
2020$1,519$2,075$1,477$1,887$1,770+25.1%
2019$1,287$1,557$1,178$1,517$1,393+18.6%
2018$1,312$1,360$1,178$1,279$1,268-1.8%
2017$1,151$1,357$1,151$1,302$1,257+13.1%
2016$1,073$1,366$1,073$1,151$1,250+8.6%
2015$1,171$1,298$1,045$1,060$1,160-10.5%
2014$1,205$1,385$1,142$1,184$1,266-1.7%
2013$1,681$1,694$1,180$1,202$1,411-28.3%
2012$1,598$1,792$1,527$1,675$1,669+7%
2011$1,422$1,920$1,319$1,566$1,573+10.2%
2010$1,096$1,421$1,058$1,421$1,225+29.5%
2009$859$1,213$801$1,087$972+24.9%
2008$889$1,011$713$870$872+4.3%
2007$632$841$608$834$695+31.1%
2006$522$725$520$636$604+23.9%
2005$426$536$411$513$444+17.1%
2004$426$456$375$438$409+5.3%
2003$356$417$320$416$363+19.9%
2002$277$349$278$347$310+25.2%
2001$269$293$256$277$271+1.1%
2000$290$316$263$274$279-5.5%

Understanding Gold's Long-Term Price History

Gold entered the 21st century at just $283/oz, trading near 20-year lows following the 1990s bear market. The subsequent 26 years saw one of the most remarkable commodity bull markets in history — driven by the dot-com bust, 9/11, the Iraq War, the 2008 financial crisis, unprecedented quantitative easing, COVID-19, and the post-pandemic inflation surge.

Key milestones: Gold crossed $1,000 for the first time in 2008, hit a then-record $1,920 in 2011, breached $2,000 in 2020, set new all-time highs above $2,135 in late 2023, and surged past $3,000 in 2025 before reaching unprecedented levels in 2026.

Three themes dominate gold's modern history: (1) inverse correlation with the US dollar, (2) safe-haven demand during financial and geopolitical crises, and (3) central bank buying cycles. Understanding these drivers helps contextualize each year's price action.

Frequently Asked Questions — Gold Price History

What was gold's worst year since 2000?

2013 was gold's worst year in over three decades, falling 28.3%. The year saw massive ETF liquidation (over 880 tonnes sold), the "taper tantrum" following Bernanke's QE tapering announcement, and a shift toward risk assets as equity markets surged.

What was gold's best year since 2000?

Gold's best year in this dataset is 2026 with an estimated +54.7% gain, followed by 2002 (+25.2%), 2009 (+24.9%), 2020 (+25.1%), and 2024 (+27.3%). The COVID era and subsequent inflationary period have been the strongest multi-year stretch in gold's modern history.

How many years has gold risen since 2000?

Of the 27 years from 2000 to 2026, gold rose in approximately 21 years and fell in 6 (2000, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2021). That's a roughly 78% win rate — making gold one of the most consistently positive-performing assets over this period.

What is the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of gold since 2000?

Gold's CAGR from its 2000 opening price of $290 to its 2026 closing price of $4,563 is approximately 11.2% per year. This compares favorably to many traditional asset classes over the same period.

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