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China Interest Rate

China Interest Rate

1-Year Loan Prime Rate in China

China's central bank policy rates from 2013 to 2022 were carefully managed, reflecting the government's broader economic control strategy. While rates were adjusted to support economic growth and manage debt levels, China also used other monetary policy tools extensively. The approach was cautious, aiming to balance the need for economic stimulus with the risks of increasing debt and financial instability.

The 1-Year Loan Prime Rate ended 2022 at 3.65%, down from the 3.8% end-2021 value and below the reading of 5.73% a decade earlier. For reference, the average 1-Year Loan Prime Rate in the Asia-Pacific region was 3.7% at end-2022. For more interest rate information, visit our dedicated page.

China Interest Rate Chart

Note: This chart displays Policy Interest Rate (%) for China from 2014 to 2023.
Source: People's Bank of China.

China Interest Rate Data

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
1-Year Loan Prime Rate (%, eop) 4.31 4.15 3.85 3.80 3.65
7-Day Reverse Repo Rate (%, eop) 2.55 2.50 2.20 2.20 2.00
1-Year Deposit Rate (%, eop) 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50
10-Year Bond Yield (%, eop) 3.23 3.14 3.14 2.78 2.84
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years

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