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Saudi Arabia - Repo Rate

The Saudi Central Bank lowered its repo rate to 4.75% in September 2025 from 5.00% in July 2025. This move mirrors the U.S. Federal Reserve's 25 basis point rate cut, consistent with Saudi Arabia's policy to align with U.S. monetary actions due to the riyal's dollar peg. SAMA aims to sustain monetary stability amidst global changes. Saudi Arabia's record low repo rate was 1.00% in March 2020 and its record high was 7.00% in May 2000.

Historical Data (2000-2025)

(in %)
Date Repo Rate
Sep 18, 2025 4.75%
Jul 31, 2025 5%
Jun 19, 2025 5%
Dec 18, 2024 5%
Nov 07, 2024 5.25%
Sep 19, 2024 5.5%
Aug 31, 2023 6%
Jul 26, 2023 6%
May 03, 2023 5.75%
Mar 22, 2023 5.5%
Jan 31, 2023 5%
Dec 15, 2022 5%
Nov 03, 2022 4.5%
Oct 31, 2022 3.75%
Sep 22, 2022 3.75%
Aug 31, 2022 3%
Jul 27, 2022 3%
Jun 15, 2022 2.25%
May 05, 2022 1.75%
Apr 30, 2022 1.25%
Mar 16, 2022 1.25%
Apr 30, 2020 1%
Mar 16, 2020 1%
Oct 30, 2019 2.25%
Sep 18, 2019 2.5%
Jan 31, 2019 3%
Dec 20, 2018 3%
Oct 31, 2018 2.75%
Sep 27, 2018 2.75%
Jul 31, 2018 2.5%
Jun 14, 2018 2.5%
Apr 30, 2018 2.25%
Mar 15, 2018 2.25%
Jan 31, 2018 2%
Dec 13, 2017 2%
Jul 31, 2017 2%
Jun 15, 2017 2%
Jan 31, 2016 2%
Dec 16, 2015 2%
Sep 30, 2015 2%
Dec 16, 2008 2.5%
Oct 30, 2008 4%
Oct 12, 2008 5%
Feb 08, 2007 5.5%
Jun 29, 2006 5.2%
Feb 01, 2006 5%
Dec 16, 2005 4.75%
Oct 25, 2005 4.5%
Sep 21, 2005 4.25%
Aug 09, 2005 4%
Jul 03, 2005 3.75%
May 04, 2005 3.5%
Mar 26, 2005 3.25%
Feb 05, 2005 2.75%
Dec 18, 2004 2.5%
Nov 21, 2004 2.25%
Sep 22, 2004 2%
Aug 11, 2004 1.75%
May 16, 2004 1.5%
Jun 26, 2003 1.75%
Nov 10, 2002 2%
Mar 12, 2002 2.5%
Nov 13, 2001 2.75%
Oct 03, 2001 3%
Aug 22, 2001 4%
Jun 30, 2001 4.25%
May 16, 2001 4.5%
Mar 21, 2001 5.5%
Jan 30, 2001 6%
Jan 06, 2001 6.5%
May 20, 2000 7%
May 03, 2000 6.75%
Jan 31, 2000 6.25%

Recent Events

datetime event actual previous consensus
2025-09-17 02:30 PM Interest Rate Decision 4.75% 5% -
Saudi Arabia - Repo Rate : Definition
The Saudi Arabia repo rate is the interest rate the Saudi Central Bank SAMA charges commercial banks for overnight loans backed by government securities. SAMA sets this policy rate to control money supply and guide borrowing costs within the Saudi financial system.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Current Account to GDP Ratio -0.5% 2.9% Dec'24
Debt to GDP Ratio 26.2% 23% Dec'24
Private Credit (% GDP) 50.14% 54.38% 2017