Minimum Lending Rate in Ethiopia
The Minimum Lending Rate ended 2022 at 7.00%, in line with the 7.00% end-2021 value and down from the reading of 7.50% a decade earlier. For reference, the average Minimum Lending Rate in Sub-Saharan Africa was 11.80% at the end of 2022. For more interest rate information, visit our dedicated page.
Ethiopia Interest Rate Chart
Note: This chart displays Policy Interest Rate (%) for Ethiopia from 2013 to 2022.
Source: National Bank of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia Interest Rate Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Lending Rate (%, eop) | 7.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
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