Egypt Deposit Interest Rate

Average rate paid by banks on deposits.

Deposit Interest Rate in Egypt increased to 19.16 percent in 2024 from 12.65 percent in 2023.

19.16%
▲ +6.51 pp2024 · previous 12.65%Annual · percent · Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators

Egypt Deposit Interest Rate — History

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Egypt Deposit Interest Rate — analysis in simple words

Latest reading

Deposit Interest Rate in Egypt increased to 19.16 percent in 2024 from 12.65 percent in 2023.

It has risen in each of the last three years.

Recent trend

A year earlier (2023) it was 12.65%, so the latest figure is 6.51 percentage points higher.

Over the past five years the average was 11.08%, with a range from 7.40% to 19.16%. The latest value is above that five-year average.

Historical context

This data series starts in 1976 and has 49 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 98% of all of them.

The highest value on record is 19.16% (2024) and the lowest is 3.00% (1976). The long-run average is 9.28%.

Compared with other countries

Among 119 economies with recent data, Egypt ranks 3rd from the top. The median across all these economies is 3.90%, so Egypt is above the typical country.

Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (11 economies with data) it ranks 1st; the regional median is 4.15%.

Statistics

Latest
19.16%2024
Previous
12.65%
5-year average
11.08%
Long-run average
9.28%since 1976
All-time high
19.16%2024
All-time low
3.00%1976
Observations
49Annual

Recent Data

PeriodValueChange
202419.16%▲ +6.51 pp
202312.65%▲ +4.23 pp
20228.43%▲ +1.03 pp
20217.40%▼ −0.38 pp
20207.78%▼ −3.17 pp
201910.95%▼ −1.37 pp
201812.32%▲ +0.23 pp
201712.09%▲ +4.23 pp
20167.86%▲ +0.95 pp
20156.91%▼ −0.01 pp
20146.92%▼ −0.77 pp
20137.68%▲ +0.04 pp
20127.64%▲ +0.90 pp
20116.74%▲ +0.51 pp
20106.23%▼ −0.26 pp
20096.49%▼ −0.09 pp
20086.58%▲ +0.48 pp
20076.10%▲ +0.08 pp
20066.02%▼ −1.21 pp
20057.23%▼ −0.50 pp
20047.73%▼ −0.50 pp
20038.23%▼ −1.11 pp
20029.33%▼ −0.13 pp
20019.46%▲ +0.00 pp
20009.46%▲ +0.24 pp
19999.22%▼ −0.15 pp
19989.36%▼ −0.47 pp
19979.84%▼ −0.71 pp
199610.54%▼ −0.38 pp
199510.92%

Deposit Interest Rate — Egypt vs Peers

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Understanding Deposit Interest Rate — a simple guide

What it measures

The average rate banks pay on deposits.

How it is calculated

Average rate paid by banks on deposits.

Simple example

A 6% deposit rate pays ₹6,000 a year on ₹1 lakh.

▲ When it is high or rising

Higher deposit rates reward saving.

▼ When it is low or falling

Low deposit rates (especially below inflation) reduce real returns for savers.

Why it matters for the economy and markets

Deposit rates affect household savings incentives and banks’ funding costs.

How to read it

Compare with inflation to see whether savers earn a positive real return.

Data source

World Bank — World Development Indicators (series FR.INR.DPST), annual data from 1976 to 2024. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.

How to use the chart

Use the 5Y / 10Y / 25Y / Max buttons to change the time range, or drag the slider under the chart. Hover (or tap) on the line to see the exact value for any period. Dashed lines and hatched bars are IMF projections, not actual data. The “Download CSV” button gives you the full data series.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current deposit interest rate of Egypt?
Egypt deposit interest rate was 19.16% in 2024, compared with 12.65% in the previous period, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the highest and lowest deposit interest rate of Egypt?
Since 1976, the highest reading was 19.16% (2024) and the lowest was 3.00% (1976).
What does deposit interest rate measure?
The average rate banks pay on deposits.

Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.