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Eurozone business lending rate

The euro area's business lending rate is 3.63% as of August 2026, from official ECB data. It fell from 3.72% the previous month. Over the period shown it has ranged from 1.22% to 5.25%.

Business lending rate · the euro area
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Eurozone business lending rate, last 10 years
Source: ECB (MIR) · data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-05 · modifications: none

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The euro area business lending rate — frequently asked questions

What is the euro area's business lending rate?
The euro area's business lending rate is 3.63% as of August 2026, from official ECB data.
Is the euro area's business lending rate rising or falling?
It fell from 3.72% to 3.63% in the latest reading (August 2026).