Guinea-Bissau: Real interest rate
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| Guinea-Bissau |
Real interest rate: Bank lending rate minus inflation |
|---|---|
| Latest value | -4.76 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2005 - 2017 |
| Average | 1.48 |
| Min - Max | -8.18 - 9.38 |
| Source | The International Monetary Fund |
The latest value from 2017 is -4.76 percent, a decline from 2.39 percent in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 5.03 percent, based on data from 128 countries. Historically, the average for Guinea-Bissau from 2005 to 2017 is 1.48 percent. The minimum value, -8.18 percent, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 9.38 percent was recorded in 2006.
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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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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending-deposit interest rate spread | 2.76 | 2005 | interest rate points |
| Bank credit to deposits | 78.35 | 2021 | percent |
| Lending interest rate | 5.14 | 2017 | percent |
| Real interest rate | -4.76 | 2017 | percent |
| Legal rights | 6.00 | 2019 | points |
| Credit information sharing | 0.00 | 2019 | points |