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Kuwait Interest Rate

Kuwait's interest rate decreased by 0.25% from 4% in July 2025 to 3.75% in September 2025. This move followed a 25 basis point rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Easing domestic inflation also influenced the Central Bank of Kuwait's decision. The adjustment supports Kuwait's goals of macroeconomic stability and sustainable economic growth. Kuwait's record low interest rate was 1.5% in March 2020 and its record high was 4.25% in July 2023.

Historical Data (2015-2025)

(in %)
Date Interest Rate
Sep 18, 2025 3.75%
Jul 31, 2025 4%
Jun 19, 2025 4%
Oct 31, 2024 4%
Sep 18, 2024 4%
Aug 31, 2023 4.25%
Jul 26, 2023 4.25%
Feb 28, 2023 4%
Jan 25, 2023 4%
Dec 06, 2022 3.5%
Oct 31, 2022 3%
Sep 21, 2022 3%
Aug 10, 2022 2.75%
Jul 27, 2022 2.5%
Jun 15, 2022 2.25%
May 04, 2022 2%
Mar 16, 2022 1.75%
Apr 30, 2020 1.5%
Mar 16, 2020 1.5%
Jan 31, 2020 2.75%
Dec 11, 2019 2.75%
Oct 30, 2019 2.75%
Sep 18, 2019 3%
Jan 31, 2019 3%
Dec 19, 2018 3%
Oct 31, 2018 3%
Sep 26, 2018 3%
Jul 31, 2018 3%
Jun 13, 2018 3%
Apr 30, 2018 3%
Mar 22, 2018 3%
Jan 31, 2018 2.75%
Dec 13, 2017 2.75%
Jul 31, 2017 2.75%
Jun 15, 2017 2.75%
Apr 30, 2017 2.75%
Mar 15, 2017 2.75%
Jan 31, 2017 2.5%
Dec 14, 2016 2.5%
Jan 31, 2016 2.25%
Dec 16, 2015 2.25%
Aug 31, 2015 2%

Recent Events

datetime event actual previous consensus
2025-09-17 02:30 PM Interest Rate Decision 3.75% 4% -
Kuwait Interest Rate : Definition
The Interest Rate set by the Central Bank of Kuwait 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
Current Account to GDP Ratio 28.2% 31.4% Dec'24
Debt to GDP Ratio 3% 3.2% Dec'24
Private Credit (% GDP) 91.96% 90.63% 2019