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South Africa Central Bank Policy Rate

7.25%as of 1 Sep 2026Reported

The central bank's headline monetary policy rate. Source: South African Reserve Bank. Retrieved 24 Sep 2026.

History

most recent 1 period · SARB

One observation is available (1 Sep 2026). At least 4 observations are needed to show a trend chart.

PeriodCentral Bank Policy Rate
1 Sep 20267.25%

Central Bank Policy Rate across Africa

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CountryCentral Bank Policy RatePeriod
Nigeria23%1 Sep 2026
Kenya8.75%7 Oct 2026
Ghana14%22 Oct 2026
Tanzania6.25%Q4 2026

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22 countries carry a recent central bank policy rate figure. Each opens its own page with the history, the source and the API request.

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  • Namibia6.75% · 12 Aug 2026
  • South Africa7.25% · 1 Sep 2026

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