Germany: Long-term interest rate
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The most recent value is 3 percent as of April 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 2.91 percent. Historically, the average for Germany from January 1960 to April 2026 is 5.28 percent. The minimum of -0.65 percent was recorded in August 2019, while the maximum of 10.8 percent was reached in July 1974.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | Germany: Long-term interest rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 Apr | 3 |
| 2026 Mar | 2.91 |
| 2026 Feb | 2.75 |
| 2026 Jan | 2.81 |
| 2025 Dec | 2.81 |
| 2025 Nov | 2.66 |
| 2025 Oct | 2.62 |
| 2025 Sep | 2.69 |
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Definition: The current yield on a 10 year government bond. The yield on these instruments is typical used as the representative interest rate for a country.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 21.06 | 2023 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 960.75 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -2.66 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | -1.80 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 256.17 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Long-term interest rate | 3.00 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Tax revenue | 11.01 | 2022 | percent |
| Commercial tax rate | 48.80 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 218 | 2019 | hours |
| Taxes on goods and services | 20.50 | 2022 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 0.01 | 1987 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 18.01 | 2022 | percent |
| Government debt | 63.47 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt held by non-residents | 48.10 | 2024 | percent |
| Sovereign debt average maturity | 6.94 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 8.60 | 2024 | percent |