South Africa

Real Interest Rate

2.31
bank lending rate minus inflation
Dec 64Dec 68Dec 72Dec 76Dec 80Dec 84Dec 88Dec 92Dec 96Dec 00Dec 04Dec 08Dec 12Dec 16Dec 20-14.000-7.0000.0007.00014.00
  • South Africa
  • Global Median
Source: IMF

Global Ranking

97
Romania2.63
98
Moldova2.59
99
Iceland2.47
100
Israel2.4
101
Malta2.37
103
Namibia1.94
104
Sweden1.89
105
Chile1.78
106
Australia1.63

Africa Ranking

24
Egypt4.84
25
Niger4.75
26
Senegal4.51
27
Benin3.56
28
Mali3.14
30
Namibia1.94
31
Burundi0.27
32
Botswana0.09

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Definition of Real Interest Rate

Real interest rate is the lending interest rate adjusted for inflation as measured by the GDP deflator. The terms and conditions attached to lending rates differ by country, however, limiting their comparability.

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