Democratic Republic of the Congo: Real interest rate

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Real interest rate: Bank lending rate minus inflation

 Latest value 7.23
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2006 - 2021
 Average 16.77
 Min - Max -15.69 - 29.58
 Source The International Monetary Fund
The latest value from 2021 is 7.23 percent, a decline from 21.23 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 1.68 percent, based on data from 106 countries. Historically, the average for Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2006 to 2021 is 16.77 percent. The minimum value, -15.69 percent, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 29.58 percent was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo - Real interest rate - Recent values chart

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Democratic Republic of the Congo - Real interest rate - historical chart - 2006-2021




Definition: 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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