Mexico Interest Rate
6.5%▲ +0 pt
Aug 2026 · Monthly
Mexico's policy rate stood at 6.5% in August 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The rate remains well below the all-time high of 35.85% set in January 1999 and is 3.5 percentage points above the record low of 3% from November 2015. The series has been tracking monthly since November 1998.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5% | 6.5% | 35.9%Jan 1999 | 3.0%Nov 2015 | 1998 – 2026 | Monthly |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Rate | 17.10 per USD | 17.47 per USD | 24.26 per USD | 0.01 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
| Inflation Rate | 3.1% | 3.4% | 179.7% | 2.1% | Jul 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Interest Rate in Mexico averaged 7.8% from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 35.9% in Jan 1999 and a record low of 3.0% in Nov 2015. The series is reported monthly with history from 1998.
The policy or benchmark interest rate is the key rate set by the central bank to influence monetary conditions in Mexico. It is measured as an annual percentage and reported on a monthly basis. The data series, which begins in November 1998, captures the evolution of the central bank's main policy instrument.
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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