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Guinea-Bissau Interest Rate

The interest rate in Guinea-Bissau remained stable at 5.25% in July 2025, unchanged from June 2025. This stability is supported by the IMF's forecast of a 2% inflation rate for 2025 and projected economic growth of 5.1%, driven by exports and investments. The Central Bank of West African States has also maintained its key policy rate, indicating a consistent regional monetary stance. Guinea-Bissau's record low interest rate was 3.5% in September 2015 and record high was 5.5% in December 2023.

Historical Data (2015-2025)

(in %)
Date Interest Rate
Jul 31, 2025 5.25%
Jun 04, 2025 5.25%
Apr 30, 2025 5.5%
Mar 05, 2025 5.5%
Jan 31, 2025 5.5%
Dec 04, 2024 5.5%
Oct 31, 2024 5.5%
Sep 11, 2024 5.5%
Jul 31, 2024 5.5%
Jun 04, 2024 5.5%
Jan 31, 2024 5.5%
Dec 16, 2023 5.5%
Oct 31, 2023 5.25%
Sep 16, 2023 5.25%
Apr 30, 2023 5%
Mar 16, 2023 5%
Jan 31, 2023 4.75%
Dec 16, 2022 4.75%
Oct 31, 2022 4.5%
Sep 16, 2022 4.5%
Jul 31, 2022 4.25%
Jun 16, 2022 4.25%
Apr 30, 2022 4%
Mar 02, 2022 4%
Dec 09, 2021 4%
Oct 31, 2021 4%
Sep 08, 2021 4%
Apr 30, 2021 4%
Mar 03, 2021 4%
Dec 02, 2020 4%
Oct 31, 2020 4%
Sep 21, 2020 4%
Jul 31, 2020 4%
Jun 22, 2020 4%
Mar 31, 2020 4.5%
Feb 28, 2020 4.5%
Dec 04, 2019 4.5%
Oct 31, 2019 4.5%
Sep 04, 2019 4.5%
Jul 31, 2019 4.5%
Jun 12, 2019 4.5%
Apr 30, 2019 4.5%
Mar 06, 2019 4.5%
Jan 31, 2019 4.5%
Dec 05, 2018 4.5%
Oct 31, 2018 4.5%
Sep 12, 2018 4.5%
Jul 31, 2018 4.5%
Jun 06, 2018 4.5%
Apr 30, 2018 4.5%
Mar 07, 2018 4.5%
Jan 31, 2018 4.5%
Dec 06, 2017 4.5%
Oct 31, 2017 4.5%
Sep 06, 2017 4.5%
Jan 31, 2017 4.5%
Dec 06, 2016 4.5%
Oct 31, 2016 3.5%
Apr 30, 2016 3.5%
Mar 02, 2016 3.5%
Oct 31, 2015 3.5%
Sep 09, 2015 3.5%
Guinea-Bissau Interest Rate : Definition
The Interest Rate set by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) 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) 11.12% 12.58% 2024