Iceland: Real interest rate
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| Iceland |
Real interest rate: Bank lending rate minus inflation |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 5.52 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1982 - 2023 |
| Average | 5.10 |
| Min - Max | -19.49 - 14.34 |
| Source | The International Monetary Fund |
The latest value from 2023 is 5.52 percent, an increase from -1.18 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 4.42 percent, based on data from 87 countries. Historically, the average for Iceland from 1982 to 2023 is 5.1 percent. The minimum value, -19.49 percent, was reached in 1983 while the maximum of 14.34 percent was recorded in 2007.
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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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