Saudi Arabia Interest Rate
Jul 2026 · Monthly
Saudi Arabia's policy rate held at 4.25% in August 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The rate has remained at this level since December 2025, following a decline from 5% in August 2025. The current rate sits 2.75 percentage points above the all-time low of 1% recorded in February 2022, and 2.75 percentage points below the all-time high of 7% from December 2000. The rate has been steady for nine consecutive months, according to Bank for International Settlements.
source: Bank for International Settlements
Saudi Arabia's policy interest rate stood at 4.25% in July 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The rate remains well below the all-time high of 7% recorded in December 2000 and above the all-time low of 1% set in February 2022. The series dates back to January 2000.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3% | — | 4.3% | 7.0%Dec 2000 | 1.0%Feb 2022 | 2000 – 2026 | Monthly |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Rate | 3.75 per USD | 3.75 per USD | 4.50 per USD | 3.30 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
| Inflation Rate | 1.8% | 1.6% | 11.1% | -2.3% | Jul 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Interest Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 3.1% from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 7.0% in Dec 2000 and a record low of 1.0% in Feb 2022. The series is reported monthly with history from 2000.
The policy interest rate is the benchmark rate set by the central bank to influence monetary conditions. It is reported as a percentage on a monthly basis. The series covers the period from January 2000 to the present.
Source & methodology
Bank for International Settlements · BIS central bank policy rates
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