Kuwait Interest Rate — 2026 Central Bank Data & Outlook
Kuwait's central bank interest rate was 5.03% in December 2025, down from 5.17% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 5.17%.
Kuwait's central bank interest rate stands at 5.03% as of December 2025. The central bank interest rate currently sits at 5.03% (down from 5.17% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 3.71% and 9.39%, and is 0.14% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 168 economies tracked on this platform, Kuwait ranks #119 on central bank interest rate by latest value. It fell from 5.17% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 5.17%.
What's driving it
The policy rate is set to balance inflation against growth and employment; it rises to restrain demand and falls to support it.
Recent readings
| Period | Central bank interest rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 5.03% |
| Dec 2024 | 5.17% |
| Dec 2023 | 4.93% |
| Dec 2022 | 3.91% |
| Dec 2021 | 3.71% |
| Dec 2020 | 4.14% |
| Dec 2019 | 4.81% |
| Dec 2018 | 4.83% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Central Bank Interest Rate in Kuwait (2026)?
Kuwait's central bank interest rate was 5.03% in December 2025, down from 5.17% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 5.17%.
Is the central bank interest rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
It fell in the latest reading — 5.03% in December 2025 versus 5.17% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is central bank interest rate?
It measures the benchmark policy rate set by the central bank, which steers borrowing costs across the economy.