The Qatar Central Bank maintained its key interest rates unchanged following an assessment of current monetary policy conditions in April 2026. The deposit rate was kept at 3.85%, the lending rate at 4.35%, and the repo rate at 4.10%. The decision reflects a steady policy stance, broadly aligned with the Federal Reserve, as Qatar continues to support monetary stability under its dollar-linked exchange rate system. source: Qatar Central Bank

The benchmark interest rate in Qatar was last recorded at 4.35 percent. Interest Rate in Qatar averaged 4.65 percent from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 6.25 percent in July of 2023 and a record low of 1.53 percent in March of 2004. This page provides the latest reported value for - Qatar Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Qatar Interest Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

The benchmark interest rate in Qatar was last recorded at 4.35 percent. Interest Rate in Qatar is expected to be 4.35 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Qatar Interest Rate is projected to trend around 3.85 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2025-09-17 06:30 PM
Interest Rate Decision
4.85% 5.1%
2025-10-29 06:10 PM
Interest Rate Decision
4.60% 4.85% 4.60%
2025-12-10 07:20 PM
Interest Rate Decision
4.35% 4.6% 4.35%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Banks Balance Sheet 2166530.10 2173222.10 QAR Million Mar 2026
Central Bank Balance Sheet 321232.00 332636.40 QAR Million Mar 2026
Deposit Interest Rate 3.85 3.85 percent Mar 2026
Foreign Exchange Reserves 261972.30 261970.00 QAR Million Mar 2026
Interest Rate 4.35 4.35 percent Apr 2026
Total Credit Growth YoY 2.10 2.40 percent Mar 2026
Money Supply M0 85008.60 82229.10 QAR Million Mar 2026
Money Supply M1 162780.90 163993.00 QAR Million Mar 2026
Money Supply M2 779494.20 762340.50 QAR Million Mar 2026
Money Supply M3 892679.90 867543.20 QAR Million Mar 2026
Reverse Repo Rate 4.10 4.10 percent Mar 2026


Qatar Interest Rate
In Qatar, interest rates decisions are taken by The Qatar Central Bank. The official interest rate is the QMR Lending.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4.35 4.35 6.25 1.53 2004 - 2026 percent Daily

News Stream
Qatar Central Bank Cut Rates After Fed
Qatar’s central bank announced a 25 basis point cut in its key interest rates in October, following the US Federal Reserve’s recent 25bps rate reduction. The deposit rate was lowered to 3.85%, the lending rate to 4.35%, and the repo rate to 4.10%. This move highlights Qatar’s alignment with global monetary policy trends to support economic stability.
2025-12-10
Qatar Reduces Interest Rate by 25bps
Qatar’s central bank announced a 25 basis point cut in its key interest rates in October, following the US Federal Reserve’s recent 25bps rate reduction. The deposit rate was lowered to 4.1%, the lending rate to 4.6%, and the repo rate to 4.35%. This move highlights Qatar’s alignment with global monetary policy trends to support economic stability.
2025-10-29
Qatar Cuts Key Interest Rates Following US Fed Move
Qatar’s central bank announced a 25 basis point cut in its key interest rates, following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent rate reduction. The deposit rate was lowered to 4.35%, the lending rate to 4.85%, and the repo rate to 4.60%. This move highlights Qatar’s alignment with global monetary policy trends to support economic stability.
2025-09-17