The Central Bank of Armenia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5% during its August 2026 policy meeting, maintaining a cautious stance as inflation remained above target. The deposit rate was held at 5%, while the lending rate remained at 8%, preserving the existing monetary policy corridor. The decision followed June inflation of 5.1% and core inflation of 4.9%, highlighting strong domestic activity driven by construction and services, alongside improving external demand, but highlighted risks from global growth weakness, elevated energy prices, and persistent uncertainty. While demand pressures and supply-side factors continue to support inflation, stabilizing wage growth and expectations, weaker export conditions, and potential disinflation risks remain key considerations. Markets broadly expect the policy rate to stay at 6.5% over the medium term as the Bank balances upside inflation risks with downside growth risks and works toward its 3% inflation target. source: Central Bank of Armenia

The benchmark interest rate in Armenia was last recorded at 6.50 percent. Interest Rate in Armenia averaged 6.85 percent from 2003 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 10.75 percent in December of 2022 and a record low of 3.00 percent in August of 2005. This page provides - Armenia Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Armenia Refinancing Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.

The benchmark interest rate in Armenia was last recorded at 6.50 percent. Interest Rate in Armenia is expected to be 6.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Armenia Refinancing Rate is projected to trend around 6.00 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-05 08:00 AM Interest Rate Decision 6.5% 6.5% 6.5%
2026-06-16 08:00 AM Interest Rate Decision 6.5% 6.5% 6.5%
2026-08-04 08:05 AM Interest Rate Decision 6.5% 6.5% 6.5%
2026-09-15 08:00 AM Interest Rate Decision 6.5%
2026-11-03 08:00 AM Interest Rate Decision
2026-12-15 08:00 AM Interest Rate Decision


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Deposit Interest Rate 5.00 5.00 percent Jul 2026
Foreign Exchange Reserves 6171.26 5894.89 USD Million Jul 2026
Interest Rate 6.50 6.50 percent Aug 2026
Lending Rate 8.00 8.00 percent Jul 2026
Money Supply M0 2203771.00 2068847.00 AMD Million Jun 2026
Money Supply M1 2817896.00 2723294.00 AMD Million Jun 2026
Money Supply M2 5433713.00 5296315.00 AMD Million Jun 2026


Armenia Refinancing Rate
In Armenia, interest rate decisions are taken by the Central Bank of Armenia. The official interest rate is the Refinancing Rate.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6.50 6.50 10.75 3.00 2003 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Armenia Leaves Key Rate Unchanged
The Central Bank of Armenia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5% during its August 2026 policy meeting, maintaining a cautious stance as inflation remained above target. The deposit rate was held at 5%, while the lending rate remained at 8%, preserving the existing monetary policy corridor. The decision followed June inflation of 5.1% and core inflation of 4.9%, highlighting strong domestic activity driven by construction and services, alongside improving external demand, but highlighted risks from global growth weakness, elevated energy prices, and persistent uncertainty. While demand pressures and supply-side factors continue to support inflation, stabilizing wage growth and expectations, weaker export conditions, and potential disinflation risks remain key considerations. Markets broadly expect the policy rate to stay at 6.5% over the medium term as the Bank balances upside inflation risks with downside growth risks and works toward its 3% inflation target.
2026-08-04
Armenia Holds Key Rate Steady
The Central Bank of Armenia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5% during its June 2026 policy meeting, maintaining the stance from its previous meeting. The bank also kept its deposit rate at 5.0% and lending rate at 8.0%. The decision came as annual inflation eased to 4.2% in May from 5.3% in April. However, core inflation, edged higher to 5.1%, suggesting that underlying inflationary pressures remain elevated. The central bank's move reflects a balance between declining headline inflation and persistent core price growth. Meanwhile, Armenia’s GDP growth expanded by 4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, slowing sharply from a 9.8% growth in the previous quarter, marking the slowest growth since fourth quarter of 2024.
2026-06-16
Armenia Leaves Key Rate Unchanged
The Central Bank of Armenia held its benchmark interest rate steady at 6.5% during its May 2026 meeting, and also maintained the deposit and lending rates at 5% and 8%, respectively. Annual inflation rose to a three-year high of 4.5% from 4.3% in February, while core inflation remained unchanged at 4.7%. Beyond inflation, the broader economic backdrop remains supportive. Economic activity stayed resilient in the first quarter of 2026, underpinned by strong expansion in construction and services. Growth in the services sector, in particular, reflects a shift toward segments fueled by rising domestic demand. However, uncertainty about the current demand conditions is rising, as geopolitical tensions and volatile energy prices increase inflation risks and weigh on the outlook. The Board reaffirmed its decision to keep the policy rate unchanged, while emphasizing its readiness to adjust policy as needed to safeguard its medium-term objective of maintaining inflation at 3%.
2026-05-05