Policy Interest Rate in Zambia
The Policy Interest Rate (%, eop) ended 2024 at 14.00%, up from the 11.00% end-2024 value and up from the reading of 12.50% a decade earlier. For reference, the average interest rate in Sub-Saharan Africa was 14.31% at end-2024. For more information on interest rate, visit our dedicated page.
Zambia Interest Rate Chart
Note: This chart displays Policy Interest Rate (%) for Zambia from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Zambia Interest Rate Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Rate (%, eop) | 8.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 11.00 | 14.00 |
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