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South Africa - Real Interest Rate 1978

Name: South Africa Real Interest Rate 1978
Creator: World Bank
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Real interest rate · World Bank

1.45% −0.58pp from 1977 Global rank: 14th

South Africa's real interest rate was 1.45% in 1978, decreased +0.58pp from 2.03% in 1977. This was the 14th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1978▾

Real Interest Rate by Country - 1978
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Bangladesh	-12.27%	-188.5%
2nd	Sierra Leone	-10.38%	-42.0%
3rd	Jamaica	-10.18%	-937.1%
4th	Nigeria	-6.29%	-47.7%
5th	Somalia, Fed. Rep.	-4.73%	-54.8%
6th	Zambia	-3.93%	-
7th	United Kingdom	-2.87%	33.3%
8th	Malaysia	-0.46%	-118.7%
9th	Burundi	-0.45%	-
10th	Eswatini	-0.07%	-249.8%
11th	Egypt, Arab Republic of	0.57%	118.1%
12th	Australia	1.05%	175.9%
13th	Thailand	1.17%	-74.6%
14th	South Africa	1.45%	-28.7%
15th	United States	1.89%	228.6%
16th	Philippines	2.42%	-27.9%
17th	Canada	2.68%	60.3%
18th	Singapore	3.01%	-
19th	Kenya	6.71%	213.7%
20th	Bahamas, The	7.09%	-7.2%
21st	India	10.77%	-
22nd	Libya	11.99%	1,549.1%
23rd	Uruguay	17.11%	306.3%

FAQ

What was South Africa's real interest rate in 1978?▾

South Africa's real interest rate in 1978 was 1.45%. This ranked 14th globally.

How did South Africa's real interest rate change in 1978?▾

South Africa's real interest rate decreased by 28.7% in 1978 compared to 1977.

Which country had the highest real interest rate in 1978?▾

Uruguay had the highest real interest rate in 1978 at 17.11%.

What is the real interest rate of South Africa in 1978?▾

The real interest rate of South Africa in 1978 was 1.45%. This ranked 14th globally.

How does 1978 compare to 1977 for South Africa's real interest rate?▾

South Africa's real interest rate went from 2.03% in 1977 to 1.45% in 1978, a 28.7% decrease.

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