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Tanzania Real Interest Rate

Real interest rate  FR.INR.RINR

Tanzania's real interest rate was 9.64% in 2020, ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 32.9% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2020.

9.64% −4.73pp (-32.9%)
Year 2020 Rank #82 Global Peak 14.71% (2017) Source World Bank

Tanzania Real Interest Rate (1992–2020)

Overview

Tanzania's real interest rate stood at 9.64% in 2020, a decline of +4.73pp from 2019. Tanzania ranked 82nd globally.

Tanzania's real interest rate has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 29 years, with the all-time peak of 14.71% recorded in 2017 and the all-time trough of -1.20% in 2008. The latest available data shows a real interest rate of 9.64% in 2020, ranking it 82nd globally. During this period, the country has generally trended upwards, with a few instances of decline, such as in 2008. This upward trend is also reflected in its peer countries, with Armenia, for example, also experiencing a real interest rate of 9.64% in 2020. The relatively high real interest rate in Tanzania may be influenced by the country's economic growth and inflation rates. A potential shift in monetary policy or changes in global economic conditions could alter the trajectory of Tanzania's real interest rate in the future.

Data & projection

Year Real Interest Rate YoY change Rank
2020 9.64% −4.73pp #82
2019 14.36% +0.38pp #109
2018 13.99% −0.72pp #107
2017 14.71% +6.81pp #122
2016 7.90% −0.02pp #83
2015 7.91% −1.74pp #84
2014 9.66% +4.01pp #103
2013 5.65% +1.06pp #63
2012 4.59% +2.13pp #59
2011 2.46% −2.21pp #56
2010 4.67% −0.82pp #70
2009 5.49% +6.69pp #50
2008 -1.20% −7.59pp #38
2007 6.39% −3.22pp #92
2006 9.61% +1.32pp #109
Show all years (1992-2020)

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 16.0% Rate 15.6% Gap -0.4pp Reserves YoY +8.8%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw real interest rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tanzania's real interest rate?▾

Tanzania's real interest rate was 9.64% in 2020. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 32.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest real interest rate in Tanzania?▾

Tanzania's real interest rate peaked at 14.71% in 2017.

What was the lowest real interest rate in Tanzania?▾

The lowest real interest rate in Tanzania was -1.20% in 2008.

How does Tanzania rank in real interest rate?▾

Tanzania ranks 82nd globally in real interest rate as of 2020.

What is the World Bank indicator code for real interest rate?▾

The World Bank indicator code is FR.INR.RINR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the real interest rate of Tanzania in 2020?▾

The real interest rate of Tanzania in 2020 was 9.64%. This ranks 82nd in the world.

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