Lesotho: Deposit interest rate
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The most recent value is 4.86 percent as of May 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 4.8 percent. Historically, the average for Lesotho from January 2007 to May 2026 is 4.09 percent. The minimum of 2.34 percent was recorded in February 2012, while the maximum of 8.6 percent was reached in June 2008.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Central Bank of Lesotho
| Recent values | Lesotho: Bank deposit interest rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2026 May | 4.86 |
| 2026 Apr | 4.8 |
| 2026 Mar | 4.8 |
| 2026 Feb | 4.8 |
| 2026 Jan | 4.8 |
| 2025 Dec | 4.8 |
| 2025 Nov | 4.8 |
| 2025 Oct | 4.97 |
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Definition: The deposit interest rate is the average interest rate on one year term deposits offered by the commercial banks to the household sector.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 4.3 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 3 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 16.4555 | 7/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 19.01 | 5/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 121.7446 | 5/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 1.14 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 3.53 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 11.63 | Q3/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 3.02 | Q3/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 8.61 | Q3/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 4.86 | 5/2026 | percent |