Finland Interest Rate
2.3%▲ +0 pt
Aug 2026 · Monthly
Finland's policy benchmark interest rate stood at 2.25 percent in August 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The rate remains 2.5 percentage points below the all-time high of 4.75 percent recorded in April 2001 and 2.25 percentage points above the record low of zero percent set in June 2022. The series dates back to January 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 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 19.2% | -1.6% | Jul 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Interest Rate in Finland 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.
The policy benchmark interest rate is the key short-term rate set by the central bank to guide monetary conditions in Finland. It is expressed as an annual percentage and reported on a monthly basis. The available data span from January 1999 to the present.
Source & methodology
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