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Policy Interest Rate in Nigeria
The Policy Interest Rate (%, eop) ended 2024 at 27.50%, up from the 18.75% end-2024 value and up from the reading of 13.00% 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.
Nigeria Interest Rate Chart
Note: This chart displays Policy Interest Rate (%) for Nigeria from 2014 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
Nigeria Interest Rate Data
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monetary Policy Rate (%, eop) | 11.50 | 16.50 | 18.75 | 27.50 | 27.00 |
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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