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# China Interest Rate

> China interest rate is 3.0% as of Aug 2026, from 3.0%. History from 1996, source Bank for International Settlements. Free API & MCP access.

Interest Rate in China held at 3.0% in Aug 2026 from 3.0% in Jul 2026.

Interest Rate in China averaged 5.5% from 1996 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 12.1% in Apr 1996 and a record low of 3.0% in Aug 2026. The series is reported monthly with history from 1996.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3.0% | 3.0% | 12.1% (Apr 1996) | 3.0% (Aug 2026) | 1996–2026 | % | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is China's interest rate right now?**

Interest Rate in China is 3.0% as of Aug 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for China's interest rate?**

The all-time high is 12.1% (Apr 1996); the record low is 3.0% (Aug 2026), over a series starting in 1996.

**How often is this series updated?**

Interest Rate for China is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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