Base Rate in UAE
The Base Rate (%, eop) ended 2024 at 4.4%, down from the 5.4% end-2024 value and up from the reading of 1% a decade earlier. For reference, the average interest rate in Middle East & North Africa was 4.4% at end-2024. For more information on interest rate, visit our dedicated page
UAE Interest Rate Chart
Note: This chart displays Policy Interest Rate (%) for UAE from 2022 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
UAE Interest Rate Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Rate (%, eop) | 0.10 | 0.15 | 4.40 | 5.40 | 4.40 |
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