Live Gold Rate in Iraq Today — 24K / 22K / 21K / 18K Per Tola & Gram in IQD
Check today's live gold price in Iraq in Iraqi Dinar (IQD, ع.د). Updated every minute — 24 karat, 22 karat, 21 karat and 18 karat gold rates per tola, per gram and per ounce. Baghdad Shorja market gold price, Erbil Qaysari Bazaar, Basra gold rates, Najaf gold souk — free, no login required. 21 karat gold is Iraq's dominant jewellery standard.
Today's Gold Rate in Iraq — IQD (ع.د)
| Karat | Per Tola (IQD) | Per Gram (IQD) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Karat Gold (24K) | ع.د 1,981,456 | ع.د 169,878 |
| 22 Karat Gold (22K) | ع.د 1,816,334 | ع.د 155,721 |
| 21 Karat Gold (21K) | ع.د 1,733,774 | ع.د 148,643 |
| 18 Karat Gold (18K) | ع.د 1,486,092 | ع.د 127,408 |
24 Karat Gold Rate Per Tola in Iraq Today
The 24 karat gold rate per tola in Iraq today is ع.د 1,981,456. The 21 karat gold rate per tola (Iraq's standard jewellery karat) is ع.د 1,733,774.
Gold Rate Per Gram in Iraq Today
The 24 karat gold rate per gram in Iraq today is ع.د 169,878. The 21K rate per gram is ع.د 148,643. Gold is primarily sold per gram in IQD at Iraqi gold markets.
Gold Markets in Iraq
Iraq's gold market is anchored by Shorja Market in Baghdad — the country's most famous and historic gold trading area. The Qaysari Bazaar in Erbil, beneath the ancient Erbil Citadel (UNESCO World Heritage), is one of the world's oldest continuously operating markets. 21 karat gold is the national jewellery standard. Gold is central to Iraqi wedding traditions (mahr/dowry) and is widely held as a store of value.
How is Gold Priced in Iraq?
Gold in Iraq is priced per gram in Iraqi Dinar (IQD, ع.د). The most common jewellery karat is 21K. The Iraqi Dinar is maintained by the Central Bank of Iraq in a managed float against the USD. Gold prices track the international XAU/USD rate converted to IQD. During periods when the Central Bank restricts dollar access, a parallel market rate can diverge from the official rate, affecting local gold pricing. Goldify Pro converts XAU/USD to IQD every 60 seconds.
Gold Price in Iraq Today — Per Mithqal & Per Gram (IQD)
Today, July 15, 2026, the 24K gold price in Iraq is د.ع 849,389 per mithqal (21K: د.ع 743,216 · 18K: د.ع 637,042). Rates are calculated from the live international XAU/USD spot price converted to IQD and refreshed every 60 seconds.
سعر الذهب اليوم في العراق: عيار 21 = 743,216 دينار للمثقال (5 غرام).
| Karat | Per Mithqal (5 g) (IQD) | Per Gram (IQD) | Per Troy Ounce (31.103 g) (IQD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K Gold | د.ع 849,389 | د.ع 169,878 | د.ع 5,283,797 |
| 21K Gold | د.ع 743,216 | د.ع 148,643 | د.ع 4,623,322 |
| 18K Gold | د.ع 637,042 | د.ع 127,408 | د.ع 3,962,847 |
In Iraq, gold is traditionally quoted per mithqal (مثقال, 5 grams) — dealers distinguish "balad gold" (ذهب بلد, locally crafted Iraqi gold, typically 21K) from imported "kuwaiti" or "khaleeji" gold. Baghdad's gold markets on al-Nahr Street and in Karrada follow the international XAU/USD benchmark converted to Iraqi Dinar, shown live above.
Updated just now · Last updated: · Source: XAU/USD spot × live IQD exchange rate.