South Africa: Long-term interest rate
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The most recent value is 8.7 percent as of June 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 9 percent. Historically, the average for South Africa from January 1960 to June 2026 is 10.51 percent. The minimum of 4.75 percent was recorded in November 1962, while the maximum of 18.3 percent was reached in September 1998.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | South Africa: Long-term interest rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 8.7 |
| 2026 May | 9 |
| 2026 Apr | 8.92 |
| 2026 Mar | 9.05 |
| 2026 Feb | 8.26 |
| 2026 Jan | 8.62 |
| 2025 Dec | 8.79 |
| 2025 Nov | 9.12 |
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Definition: The current yield on a 10 year government bond. The yield on these instruments is typical used as the representative interest rate for a country.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 18.89 | 2025 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 80.70 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -5.79 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | -0.61 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 376.72 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Long-term interest rate | 8.70 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Tax revenue | 25.88 | 2024 | percent |
| Commercial tax rate | 29.20 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 210 | 2019 | hours |
| Taxes on goods and services | 32.09 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 3.60 | 2024 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 50.84 | 2024 | percent |
| Foreign aid | 1,506.95 | 2023 | million U.S. dollars |
| Government debt | 75.96 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt in foreign currency, percent | 9.33 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt held by non-residents | 25.16 | 2024 | percent |
| Sovereign debt average maturity | 10.72 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 9.37 | 2024 | percent |