Haiti Real Interest Rate

Haiti’s real interest rate has swung dramatically over the 31‑year series, moving from a historic trough of –39.13% in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 18.22% in 2007 before settling at –18.34% in 2025, ranking 94th globally. The sharp reversal after the 2007 high reflected a combination of fiscal stress and external shocks, while the persistent negative stance since the early 2000s signals that monetary policy remains highly accommodative despite inflationary pressures. Compared with its closest peers, Haiti’s rate is less negative than Burundi’s –15.62% but far above Zimbabwe’s severe –35.70%, illustrating a relatively milder, though still contractionary, environment. The sustained sub‑zero level suggests limited real returns on savings and a potential deterrent to investment, especially as the economy struggles with debt service and low growth. If fiscal consolidation and structural reforms succeed, the trajectory could shift toward a modestly positive real rate, improving capital formation and macro‑stability.