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Dominican Republic Interest Rate

The Dominican Republic's interest rate held steady at 5.75% in September 2025. This is unchanged from the 5.75% rate in July 2025. Inflation remains within the Central Bank's target, showing 3.7% in August 2025 and 3.40% in July 2025. The economy is expected to grow by approximately 5% in 2025. The Central Bank maintains the current rate due to global uncertainty and to preserve interest rate differentials with the US Federal Reserve. Dominican Republic's record low interest rate was 3% in October 2020 and record high was 7.5% in September 2023.

Historical Data (2015-2025)

(in %)
Date Interest Rate
Sep 27, 2025 5.75%
Jul 30, 2025 5.75%
Jun 30, 2025 5.75%
May 29, 2025 5.75%
Mar 31, 2025 5.75%
Feb 26, 2025 5.75%
Dec 31, 2024 5.75%
Nov 29, 2024 6%
Aug 30, 2024 6.75%
Apr 30, 2024 7%
Mar 29, 2024 7%
Jan 31, 2024 7%
Dec 29, 2023 7%
Oct 31, 2023 7.25%
Sep 29, 2023 7.5%
Jan 31, 2021 3%
Dec 02, 2020 3%
Oct 30, 2020 3%
Aug 03, 2020 3.5%
Apr 30, 2020 3.5%
Mar 16, 2020 3.5%
Dec 31, 2019 4.5%
Nov 29, 2019 4.5%
Aug 30, 2019 4.5%
Jul 30, 2019 4.75%
Jun 28, 2019 5%
May 30, 2019 5.5%
Apr 26, 2019 5.5%
Feb 25, 2019 5.5%
Dec 30, 2018 5.5%
Apr 30, 2018 5.25%
Mar 29, 2018 5.25%
Jan 31, 2018 5.25%
Dec 29, 2017 5.25%
Oct 31, 2017 5.25%
Sep 29, 2017 5.25%
Apr 02, 2017 5.75%
Jan 31, 2017 5.5%
Dec 30, 2016 5.5%
Oct 30, 2016 5.5%
Jan 29, 2016 5%
Oct 30, 2015 5%

Recent Events

datetime event actual previous consensus
2025-09-26 03:00 PM Interest Rate Decision 5.75% 5.75% -
2025-08-29 03:00 PM Interest Rate 5.75% 5.75% -

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Dominican Republic Interest Rate : Definition
The Interest Rate set by the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic 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) 31.92% 30.84% 2024