Australia—Central Bank Policy Rate (%)
Category: Financial MarketsSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #15 of 43
Latest Value
3.88%
2025
YoY Change
-10.7%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#15
of 43 countries
Maximum
6.67%
2008
Minimum
0.10%
2021
CAGR
-1.2%
29 years
Last
3.88%
Previous
4.35%
Highest
6.67%
Lowest
0.10%
Unit
Percent per annum
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.88% | -10.7% |
| 2024 | 4.35% | +12.4% |
| 2023 | 3.87% | +204.2% |
| 2022 | 1.27% | +1172.5% |
| 2021 | 0.10% | -69.2% |
| 2020 | 0.32% | -72.3% |
| 2019 | 1.17% | -21.9% |
| 2018 | 1.50% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.50% | -13.4% |
| 2016 | 1.73% | -17.9% |
| 2015 | 2.11% | -15.6% |
| 2014 | 2.50% | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 2.74% | -25.9% |
| 2012 | 3.70% | -21.2% |
| 2011 | 4.69% | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 4.35% | +32.6% |
| 2009 | 3.28% | -50.9% |
| 2008 | 6.67% | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 6.39% | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 5.81% | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 5.46% | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 5.25% | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 4.81% | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 4.56% | -10.0% |
| 2001 | 5.06% | -14.3% |
| 2000 | 5.91% | +23.4% |
| 1999 | 4.79% | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 4.98% | -9.2% |
| 1997 | 5.49% |
Top Countries — Central Bank Policy Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkiye | 41.33% | 2025 |
| 2 | Russian Federation | 17.83% | 2024 |
| 3 | Brazil | 14.41% | 2025 |
| 4 | South Africa | 7.24% | 2025 |
| 5 | Mexico | 6.66% | 2025 |
| 6 | Hungary | 6.48% | 2025 |
| 7 | India | 6.03% | 2025 |
| 8 | New Zealand | 5.24% | 2024 |
| 9 | Poland | 5.10% | 2025 |
| 10 | Indonesia | 5.04% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Central bank policy interest rate. The rate at which the central bank lends to commercial banks, the primary monetary policy instrument.
Unit
Percent per annum
Source: FRED / OECD / Central BanksView original source →