Iran: Real interest rate

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 Iran

Real interest rate: Bank lending rate minus inflation

 Latest value 7.86
 Year 2016
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2004 - 2016
 Average -2.96
 Min - Max -18.85 - 13.99
 Source The International Monetary Fund
The latest value from 2016 is 7.86 percent, a decline from 13.99 percent in 2015. In comparison, the world average is 7.44 percent, based on data from 129 countries. Historically, the average for Iran from 2004 to 2016 is -2.96 percent. The minimum value, -18.85 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 13.99 percent was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Iran - Real interest rate - Recent values chart

Historical series
Iran - Real interest rate - historical chart - 2004-2016




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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