South Sudan Lending Rate
Lending interest rate FR.INR.LEND
South Sudan's lending rate was 15.14% in 2025, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2012–2025.
Overview
South Sudan's lending rate stood at 15.14% in 2025, a rise of +0.46pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.14% by 2025. South Sudan ranked 18th globally.
South Sudan's lending rate has fluctuated significantly over the past 14 years, with the all-time peak of 18.66% occurring in 2014, a period marked by economic instability and conflict. The rate declined to an all-time trough of 10.13% in 2017, before steadily increasing to its current level of 15.14%, ranking 18th globally. This trend contrasts with Rwanda, which has maintained a relatively stable lending rate, currently standing at 15.96%. The increase in South Sudan's lending rate may be attributed to the country's ongoing economic challenges and the need for banks to compensate for higher risk. A potential turning point in the lending rate trend could be the implementation of effective monetary policies, such as interest rate adjustments, which could help stabilize the economy and reduce the lending rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Lending Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 14.63% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 14.89% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 15.14% | - | - |
| 2025 | 15.14% | +0.46pp | #18 |
| 2024 | 14.68% | −1.68pp | #63 |
| 2023 | 16.36% | +0.07pp | #76 |
| 2022 | 16.29% | +0.21pp | #83 |
| 2021 | 16.09% | −0.00pp | #94 |
| 2020 | 16.09% | +0.43pp | #94 |
| 2019 | 15.65% | −0.53pp | #95 |
| 2018 | 16.18% | +6.05pp | #99 |
| 2017 | 10.13% | −0.23pp | #75 |
| 2016 | 10.37% | −3.41pp | #75 |
| 2015 | 13.78% | −4.88pp | #97 |
| 2014 | 18.66% | +5.10pp | #123 |
| 2013 | 13.56% | +1.54pp | #100 |
| 2012 | 12.03% | – | #86 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw lending rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's lending rate was 15.14% in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from the previous year.
South Sudan's lending rate peaked at 18.66% in 2014.
The lowest lending rate in South Sudan was 10.13% in 2017.
South Sudan ranks 18th globally in lending rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FR.INR.LEND. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's lending rate is projected to reach 15.14% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The lending rate of South Sudan in 2025 was 15.14%. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_lending-rate,
title = {South Sudan Lending Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/lending-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}