Sri Lanka—Deposit Interest Rate (%)
Latest Value
8.7%
2019
YoY Change
-1.6%
2018 → 2019
Maximum
10.9%
2008
Minimum
5.1%
2004
CAGR
-1.2%
19 years
Last
8.7%
Previous
8.9%
Highest
10.9%
Lowest
5.1%
Unit
%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Sri Lanka's deposit interest rate (%) was 8.7% in 2019. This represents a -1.6% change from 2018. Over the past 19 years, the highest recorded value was 10.9% (2008) and the lowest was 5.1% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8.7% | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 8.9% | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 9.0% | +26.9% |
| 2016 | 7.1% | +18.5% |
| 2015 | 6.0% | -20.2% |
| 2014 | 7.5% | -26.7% |
| 2013 | 10.2% | +18.1% |
| 2012 | 8.7% | +34.7% |
| 2011 | 6.4% | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 6.9% | -35.0% |
| 2009 | 10.6% | -2.6% |
| 2008 | 10.9% | +19.9% |
| 2007 | 9.1% | +33.5% |
| 2006 | 6.8% | +20.7% |
| 2005 | 5.6% | +11.1% |
| 2004 | 5.1% | -15.5% |
| 2003 | 6.0% | -34.9% |
| 2002 | 9.2% | -14.5% |
| 2001 | 10.8% |
Top Countries — Deposit Interest Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkiye | 57.6% | 2025 |
| 2 | Argentina | 34.9% | 2025 |
| 3 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 19.2% | 2024 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 18.1% | 2024 |
| 5 | Russian Federation | 14.6% | 2024 |
| 6 | Honduras | 12.4% | 2025 |
| 7 | Madagascar | 12.1% | 2025 |
| 8 | Kenya | 12.0% | 2024 |
| 9 | Ghana | 11.4% | 2023 |
| 10 | Georgia | 10.6% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Deposit interest rate is the rate paid by commercial or similar banks for demand, time, or savings deposits. The terms and conditions attached to these rates differ by country, however, limiting their comparability. This indicator is expressed as a percentage (a÷b)*100.
Methodology
Data compiled by International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Unit
%