Micronesia: Real interest rate

Micronesia: Real interest rate: Bank lending rate minus inflation

: For that indicator, we provide data for Micronesia from 1995 to 2017. The average value for Micronesia during that period was 12.88 percent with a minimum of 6.72 percent in 2012 and a maximum of 22.11 percent in 2015. The latest value from 2017 is 8.03 percent. For comparison, the world average in 2017 based on 125 countries is 5.70 percent. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.