Afghanistan—Lending Interest Rate (%)
Latest Value
14.8%
2017
YoY Change
-1.1%
2016 → 2017
Maximum
18.1%
2007
Minimum
14.8%
2017
CAGR
-1.7%
12 years
Last
14.8%
Previous
15.0%
Highest
18.1%
Lowest
14.8%
Unit
%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Afghanistan's lending interest rate (%) was 14.8% in 2017. This represents a -1.1% change from 2016. Over the past 12 years, the highest recorded value was 18.1% (2007) and the lowest was 14.8% (2017). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 14.8% | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 15.0% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 15.0% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 15.0% | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 15.1% | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 15.0% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 15.1% | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 15.6% | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 15.0% | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 14.9% | -17.7% |
| 2007 | 18.1% | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 18.0% |
Top Countries — Lending Interest Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | 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 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Lending rate is the bank rate that usually meets the short- and medium-term financing needs of the private sector. This rate is normally differentiated according to creditworthiness of borrowers and objectives of financing. The terms and conditions attached to these rates differ by country, however, limiting their comparability.
Methodology
Data compiled by International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Unit
%