Czechia Interest Rate
Aug 2026 · Monthly
The policy rate held at 3.75% in August, unchanged from July. The rate has remained at this level for three consecutive months after rising from 3.5% in June. The year-ago rate was 3.5%. The all-time high is 18.2% (June 1997) and the all-time low is 0.05% (July 2017), according to the Bank for International Settlements.
source: Bank for International Settlements
The Czech benchmark interest rate stood at 3.75% in August 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The rate remains far below the all-time high of 18.2% recorded in June 1997 and well above the record low of 0.05% from July 2017. The series dates back to December 1995.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8% | 3.8% | 18.2%Jun 1997 | 0.1%Jul 2017 | 1995 – 2026 | Monthly |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Rate | 20.87 per USD | 21.20 per USD | 41.13 per USD | 14.92 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
| Inflation Rate | 1.5% | 2.1% | 21.9% | -0.5% | Jun 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Interest Rate in Czechia averaged 3.5% from 1995 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 18.2% in Jun 1997 and a record low of 0.1% in Jul 2017. The series is reported monthly with history from 1995.
The policy interest rate is the key interest rate used by the central bank of Czechia to conduct monetary policy. It is quoted as an annual percentage and updated monthly. The historical series dates back to December 1995, providing over three decades of data.
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