Iran, Islamic Rep.—Lending Interest Rate (%)
Latest Value
18.0%
2016
YoY Change
+26.7%
2015 → 2016
Maximum
18.0%
2016
Minimum
11.0%
2011
CAGR
+0.7%
13 years
Last
18.0%
Previous
14.2%
Highest
18.0%
Lowest
11.0%
Unit
%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Iran, Islamic Rep.'s lending interest rate (%) was 18.0% in 2016. This represents a +26.7% change from 2015. Over the past 13 years, the highest recorded value was 18.0% (2016) and the lowest was 11.0% (2011). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 18.0% | +26.7% |
| 2015 | 14.2% | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 14.0% | +27.3% |
| 2013 | 11.0% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 11.0% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 11.0% | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 12.0% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 12.0% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 12.0% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 12.0% | -14.3% |
| 2006 | 14.0% | -12.5% |
| 2005 | 16.0% | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 16.6% |
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
%