Overnight Deposit Rate in Jamaica
The Overnight Deposit Rate ended 2022 at 7.00%, up from the 2.50% end-2021 value and above the reading of 6.25% a decade earlier. For reference, the average Overnight Deposit Rate in Central America and Caribbean was 6.40% at end-2022. For more interest rate information, visit our dedicated page.
Jamaica Interest Rate Chart
Note: This chart displays Policy Interest Rate (%) for Jamaica from 2022 to 2016.
Source: Macrobond.
Jamaica Interest Rate Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight Deposit Rate (%, eop) | 0.50 | 0.50 | 2.50 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
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