Nigeria Highest Real Interest Rate
20.09%
The highest real interest rate in Nigeria was 20.09% in 2025. The top 5 years were: 2025 (20.09%), 2009 (18.18%), 1990 (17.47%), 2015 (13.60%), 2001 (12.14%).
Top 5 Highest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20.09% | +17.21pp | 3rd |
| 2009 | 18.18% | +11.50pp | 112th |
| 1990 | 17.47% | +24.08pp | 63rd |
| 2015 | 13.60% | +2.24pp | 108th |
| 2014 | 11.36% | +0.15pp | 112th |
| 2013 | 11.20% | +4.98pp | 111th |
| 2001 | 12.14% | +13.28pp | 72nd |
| 1998 | 11.48% | −0.64pp | 63rd |
| 1997 | 12.13% | +17.39pp | 68th |
| 2007 | 9.19% | +14.82pp | 107th |
| 2003 | 9.94% | +6.91pp | 78th |
| 2018 | 6.06% | +0.27pp | 68th |
| 2017 | 5.79% | −0.90pp | 78th |
| 2016 | 6.69% | −6.91pp | 71st |
| 2012 | 6.22% | +0.54pp | 81st |
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