Malta Interest Rate
2.3%▲ +0 pt
Aug 2026 · Monthly
Malta's benchmark interest rate stood at 2.25% in August 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The rate remains 2.5 percentage points below the all-time high of 4.75% set in April 2001. 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 |
Related indicators
| 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% | 2.6% | 7.5% | -0.7% | Jun 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Interest Rate in Malta 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 central bank's main rate used to guide monetary policy. Measured as a monthly percentage, it reflects the cost of borrowing for commercial banks. Data are available from January 1999 onward.
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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