Countries with the Highest Interest Rates (2026) (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
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Madagascar leads with lending interest rate (%) of 60.0%.
Zimbabwe ranks #2 at 46.4%.
Argentina ranks #3 at 46.0%.
Brazil ranks #4 at 45.3%.
Malawi ranks #5 at 37.1%.
Top 25 Countries by Lending Interest Rate (%)
| # | Country | Lending Interest Rate (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Madagascar | 60.0% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Zimbabwe | 46.4% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Argentina | 46.0% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Brazil | 45.3% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Malawi | 37.1% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Egypt, Arab Rep. | 24.3% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 23.3% | 2021 |
| 8 |  Uzbekistan | 23.1% | 2024 |
| 9 |  Gambia, The | 22.0% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Sierra Leone | 21.4% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Kyrgyz Republic | 19.8% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Ukraine | 19.7% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Angola | 19.4% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Honduras | 18.6% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Sao Tome and Principe | 17.8% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Mozambique | 17.5% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Russian Federation | 17.1% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Tanzania | 16.7% | 2020 |
| 19 |  Kenya | 16.6% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Rwanda | 16.0% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Mongolia | 16.0% | 2021 |
| 22 |  Georgia | 15.8% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Azerbaijan | 15.3% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Dominican Republic | 15.3% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Myanmar | 14.8% | 2020 |
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FAQ
What is the highest lending interest rate (%) in 2025?
Madagascar has the highest lending interest rate (%) at 60.0% in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 112 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.