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Angola Interest Rate

The Banco Nacional de Angola lowered its benchmark interest rate to 19% in September 2025 from 19.5% in July 2025. This 50-basis point reduction occurred as inflation decreased to 18.88% in August 2025. The central bank attributed the rate cut to sustained disinflation, supported by falling food prices and a stable kwanza. The bank aims to boost economic growth and investment. Some analysts worry the cut is premature due to potential inflation from higher fuel prices. Angola's record low interest rate was 10.25% in July 2015 and record high was 20% in July 2021.

Historical Data (2015-2025)

(in %)
Date Interest Rate
Sep 16, 2025 19%
Jul 18, 2025 19.5%
May 20, 2025 19.5%
Mar 18, 2025 19.5%
Jan 21, 2025 19.5%
Nov 19, 2024 19.5%
Sep 19, 2024 19.5%
Jul 18, 2024 19.5%
May 17, 2024 19.5%
Mar 15, 2024 19%
Jan 19, 2024 18%
Nov 17, 2023 18%
Sep 15, 2023 17%
Jul 14, 2023 17%
May 19, 2023 17%
Mar 17, 2023 17%
Jan 20, 2023 18%
Nov 25, 2022 19.5%
Sep 26, 2022 19.5%
Apr 30, 2022 20%
Mar 28, 2022 20%
Jan 28, 2022 20%
Oct 31, 2021 20%
Sep 27, 2021 20%
Jul 02, 2021 20%
Apr 30, 2021 15.5%
Mar 29, 2021 15.5%
Jan 29, 2021 15.5%
Nov 27, 2020 15.5%
Sep 28, 2020 15.5%
Jul 28, 2020 15.5%
May 07, 2020 15.5%
Mar 30, 2020 15.5%
Jan 27, 2020 15.5%
Nov 25, 2019 15.5%
Oct 23, 2019 15.5%
Aug 31, 2019 15.5%
Jul 26, 2019 15.5%
May 24, 2019 15.5%
Feb 28, 2019 15.75%
Jan 25, 2019 15.75%
Oct 31, 2018 16.5%
Sep 24, 2018 16.5%
Jul 17, 2018 16.5%
May 24, 2018 18%
Mar 29, 2018 18%
Jan 25, 2018 18%
Nov 02, 2017 16%
Aug 02, 2017 16%
Jul 05, 2017 16%
May 31, 2017 16%
Apr 29, 2017 16%
Feb 28, 2017 16%
Jan 25, 2017 16%
Nov 28, 2016 16%
Nov 03, 2016 16%
Oct 31, 2016 16%
Sep 05, 2016 16%
May 31, 2016 14%
Apr 29, 2016 14%
Mar 25, 2016 14%
Jan 25, 2016 12%
Dec 22, 2015 11%
Oct 28, 2015 10.5%
Sep 29, 2015 10.5%
Aug 28, 2015 10.5%
Jul 28, 2015 10.25%

Recent Events

datetime event actual previous consensus
2025-09-16 11:00 AM Interest Rate Decision 19% 19.5% -

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Angola Interest Rate : Definition
The Interest Rate set by the National Bank of Angola is the benchmark cost of borrowing in the economy. It influences lending, spending, investment, inflation, and overall financial stability.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Private Credit (% GDP) 9.14% 9.55% 2024