CBI Policy Rate in Iraq
The CBI Policy Rate ended 2022 at 4.00%, in line with the 4.00% end-2021 value and down from the reading of 6.00% a decade earlier. For reference, the average policy rate in the Middle East & North Africa was 5.80% at the end of 2022. For more interest rate information, visit our dedicated page.
Iraq Interest Rate Chart
Note: This chart displays Policy Interest Rate (%) for Iraq from 2022 to 2020.
Source: Macrobond.
Iraq Interest Rate Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBI Policy Rate (%, eop) | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 7.50 |
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