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South Africa - Real Interest Rate 1972

Name: South Africa Real Interest Rate 1972
Creator: World Bank
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Real interest rate · World Bank

-1.74% −4.47pp from 1971 Global rank: 1st

South Africa's real interest rate was -1.74% in 1972, decreased +4.47pp from 2.73% in 1971. This was the 1st highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1972▾

Real Interest Rate by Country - 1972
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	South Africa	-1.74%	-163.9%
2nd	United Kingdom	-0.38%	80.0%
3rd	Canada	0.16%	-88.9%
4th	Australia	0.78%	-60.2%
5th	United States	0.88%	42.1%
6th	Sierra Leone	1.93%	-87.9%
7th	Nigeria	3.99%	-28.4%
8th	Libya	5.62%	150.5%
9th	Kenya	7.70%	-61.6%
10th	Malaysia	8.50%	-12.4%

FAQ

What was South Africa's real interest rate in 1972?▾

South Africa's real interest rate in 1972 was -1.74%. This ranked 1st globally.

How did South Africa's real interest rate change in 1972?▾

South Africa's real interest rate decreased by 163.9% in 1972 compared to 1971.

Which country had the highest real interest rate in 1972?▾

Malaysia had the highest real interest rate in 1972 at 8.50%.

What is the real interest rate of South Africa in 1972?▾

The real interest rate of South Africa in 1972 was -1.74%. This ranked 1st globally.

How does 1972 compare to 1971 for South Africa's real interest rate?▾

South Africa's real interest rate went from 2.73% in 1971 to -1.74% in 1972, a 163.9% decrease.

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