Euro Area Interest Rate
2.3%▲ +0 pt
Aug 2026 · Monthly
The Euro Area policy benchmark interest rate stood at 2.25% in August 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The rate is 2.5 percentage points below the all-time high of 4.75% recorded in April 2001. The series has been tracked since 1999.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3% | 2.3% | 4.8%Apr 2001 | 0.0%Jun 2022 | 1999 – 2026 | Monthly |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Rate | 0.86 per USD | 0.88 per USD | 1.48 per USD | 0.63 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
| Inflation Rate | 2.5% | 2.3% | 14.7% | -0.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Interest Rate in Euro Area averaged 1.8% from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 4.8% in Apr 2001 and a record low of 0.0% in Jun 2022. The series is reported monthly with history from 1999.
This indicator measures the policy or benchmark interest rate set by the central bank for the Euro Area. It is expressed as a percentage per annum and reported on a monthly basis. The series spans from January 1999 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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