The benchmark interest rate in Dominican Republic was last recorded at 5.25 percent. Interest Rate in Dominican Republic averaged 6.81 percent from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 50.00 percent in February of 2004 and a record low of 1.00 percent in January of 2004. source: Central Bank of Dominican Republic

Interest Rate in Dominican Republic is expected to be 4.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Dominican Republic Interest Rate is projected to trend around 4.00 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Deposit Interest Rate 5.94 5.89 percent Jan 2026
Foreign Exchange Reserves 13959.60 14691.20 USD Million Jan 2026
Interest Rate 5.25 5.25 percent Jan 2026
Money Supply M0 293259.00 249093.00 DOP Million Dec 2025
Money Supply M1 958187.70 881045.70 DOP Million Dec 2025
Money Supply M2 2392044.80 2309173.20 DOP Million Dec 2025
Money Supply M3 3254703.30 3167724.20 DOP Million Dec 2025


Dominican Republic Interest Rate
In the Dominican Republic, interest rate decisions are taken by the Central Bank of Dominican Republic. The official interest rate is the Overnight Interest Rate.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5.25 5.25 50.00 1.00 2004 - 2026 percent Daily

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Dominican Republic Slashes Rate
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic reduced its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% in its October 2025 meeting, reflecting easing global uncertainty and more flexible international financing conditions; domestically, the June RD 81 billion liquidity provision program has seen RD 68 billion disbursed to date and is expected to bolster private-sector credit as monetary transmission takes hold; annual headline inflation was 3.76% in September while core inflation stood at 4.35%, both squarely within the 4.0% ± 1.0% target; activity remained solid with the IMAE registering 2.2% growth year to date through September led by agriculture, mining, manufacturing local and free-zone and services, and private credit expanded around 8.5% in October; the BCRD projects both headline and core inflation to stay within target through 2026.
2025-10-31
Dominican Republic Holds Interest Rate at 5.75%
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic left its benchmark rate unchanged at 5.75% in its July 2025 meeting for the seventh consecutive month. The decision reflects persistent global uncertainty, albeit moderating amid recent US trade-tariff agreements, and continued restrictive international financing conditions. Domestically, the June RD$ 81 billion liquidity-provision program (RD$ 40 billion disbursed to date) is expected to bolster private-sector credit as monetary transmission takes hold. Annual headline inflation eased to 3.56% in June from 3.84% in May, while core inflation moderated to 4.15% from 4.22%, both squarely within the 4.0 % ± 1.0 % target. Activity remained solid: the IMAE grew 2.4% year-to-date through June, led by agriculture, mining, manufacturing (local and free-zone) and services, and private credit expanded over 8% in July. The BCRD projects both headline and core inflation to stay within target through 2026.
2025-07-31
Dominican Republic Holds Interest Rate at 5.75% in June
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic left its benchmark rate unchanged at 5.75% in June 2025, following 125bps in cuts since mid-2024. The decision reflects rising global uncertainty from geopolitical conflicts and volatile oil prices, as well as persistently high US interest rates amid tariff-related inflation risks. Domestically, recent liquidity measures are expected to support private sector credit as monetary policy transmission takes hold. Inflation remained within the 4.0% ± 1.0% target, with headline inflation at 3.84% and core at 4.22% in May. The central bank projects both to stay within range through 2026.
2025-06-30