Germany Interest Rate
2.3%▲ +0 pt
Aug 2026 · Monthly
Germany's benchmark interest rate stood at 2.25 percent in August 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The rate is 2.50 percentage points below its all-time high of 4.75 percent from April 2001 and 2.25 percentage points above the record low of zero from June 2022. Monthly data extend 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Rate | 0.86 per USD | 0.88 per USD | 1.48 per USD | 0.63 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
| Inflation Rate | 2.8% | 2.3% | 8.8% | -1.0% | Jul 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Interest Rate in Germany 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 indicator measures Germany's policy or benchmark interest rate, expressed as a percentage. It is reported monthly, and the series begins in January 1999. The data cover the period from the start of the series through the latest available observation.
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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