CBI Policy Rate in Iraq
The CBI Policy Rate (%, eop) ended 2024 at 5.5%, down from the 7.5% end-2024 value and down from the reading of 6% a decade earlier. For reference, the average interest rate in Middle East & North Africa was 5.5% at end-2024. For more information on interest rate, visit our dedicated page
Iraq Interest Rate Chart
Note: This chart displays Policy Interest Rate (%) for Iraq from 2022 to 2020.
Source: Macrobond.
Iraq Interest Rate Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBI Policy Rate (%, eop) | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 7.50 | 5.50 |
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