ECB Refinancing Rate in Portugal
The ECB Refinancing Rate ended 2022 at 2.50%, up from the 0.00% end-2021 value and significantly higher than the reading of 0.25% a decade earlier. For reference, the average policy rate in Major Economies was 3.50% at the end of 2022. For more interest rate information, visit our dedicated page.
Portugal Interest Rate Chart
Portugal Interest Rate Data
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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ECB Refinancing Rate (%, eop) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.50 | 4.50 |
ECB Overnight Deposit Rate (%, eop) | -0.50 | -0.50 | -0.50 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
3-Month EURIBOR (%, eop) | -0.38 | -0.55 | -0.57 | 2.13 | 3.91 |
10-Year Bond Yield (%, eop) | 0.45 | 0.06 | 0.49 | 3.60 | 2.79 |
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