Hong Kong Interest Rate
4.0%▲ +0 pt
Aug 2026 · Monthly
Hong Kong's benchmark interest rate stood at 4% in August 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The rate remains well below the all-time high of 8% recorded in December 2000 and above the series low of 0.5% from February 2022. The data series dates back to September 1998.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0% | 4.0% | 8.0%Dec 2000 | 0.5%Feb 2022 | 1998 – 2026 | Monthly |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Rate | 7.84 per USD | 7.84 per USD | 8.10 per USD | 4.61 per USD | Jul 2026 | Monthly |
| Inflation Rate | 1.8% | 1.7% | 8.0% | -2.5% | Apr 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Interest Rate in Hong Kong averaged 3.0% from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 8.0% in Dec 2000 and a record low of 0.5% in Feb 2022. The series is reported monthly with history from 1998.
The policy or benchmark interest rate is the interest rate set by the monetary authority that serves as a reference for lending and borrowing in Hong Kong. It is reported as a monthly average in percent. The series spans from September 1998 to 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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