Nigeria - Real Interest Rate 1979
-2.99%
+3.29pp from 1978
Nigeria's real interest rate was -2.99% in 1979, increased +3.29pp from -6.29% in 1978. This was the 12th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1979▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kuwait | -24.83% | - |
| 2nd | Libya | -15.49% | -229.1% |
| 3rd | Qatar | -15.23% | - |
| 4th | Trinidad and Tobago | -12.60% | - |
| 5th | Burundi | -11.20% | -2,382.6% |
| 6th | Zambia | -10.51% | -167.1% |
| 7th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | -9.31% | -1,747.8% |
| 8th | Uruguay | -8.74% | -151.1% |
| 9th | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | -7.07% | -49.5% |
| 10th | South Africa | -3.48% | -339.5% |
| 11th | Eswatini | -3.38% | -4,523.5% |
| 12th | Nigeria | -2.99% | 52.4% |
| 13th | Malaysia | -2.35% | -415.1% |
| 14th | Bangladesh | -2.09% | 82.9% |
| 15th | Jamaica | -1.66% | 83.7% |
| 16th | United Kingdom | -1.29% | 55.2% |
| 17th | India | -1.06% | -109.8% |
| 18th | Philippines | -0.82% | -133.9% |
| 19th | Sierra Leone | -0.48% | 95.4% |
| 20th | Australia | 0.45% | -57.0% |
| 21st | Bahamas, The | 0.53% | -92.6% |
| 22nd | Canada | 2.57% | -4.1% |
| 23rd | Singapore | 3.11% | 3.3% |
| 24th | Thailand | 3.97% | 239.7% |
| 25th | United States | 4.03% | 113.5% |
| 26th | Kenya | 4.13% | -38.5% |
FAQ
What was Nigeria's real interest rate in 1979?▾
Nigeria's real interest rate in 1979 was -2.99%. This ranked 12th globally.
How did Nigeria's real interest rate change in 1979?▾
Nigeria's real interest rate increased by 52.4% in 1979 compared to 1978.
Which country had the highest real interest rate in 1979?▾
Kenya had the highest real interest rate in 1979 at 4.13%.
What is the real interest rate of Nigeria in 1979?▾
The real interest rate of Nigeria in 1979 was -2.99%. This ranked 12th globally.
How does 1979 compare to 1978 for Nigeria's real interest rate?▾
Nigeria's real interest rate went from -6.29% in 1978 to -2.99% in 1979, a 52.4% increase.
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