Yemen, Rep.—Lending Interest Rate (%)
Latest Value
22.1%
2013
YoY Change
-9.9%
2012 → 2013
Maximum
25.0%
2011
Minimum
17.5%
2001
CAGR
+0.9%
14 years
Last
22.1%
Previous
24.5%
Highest
25.0%
Lowest
17.5%
Unit
%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Yemen, Rep.'s lending interest rate (%) was 22.1% in 2013. This represents a -9.9% change from 2012. Over the past 14 years, the highest recorded value was 25.0% (2011) and the lowest was 17.5% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 22.1% | -9.9% |
| 2012 | 24.5% | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 25.0% | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 23.8% | +32.4% |
| 2009 | 18.0% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 18.0% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 18.0% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 18.0% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 18.0% | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 18.5% | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 18.0% | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 17.7% | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 17.5% | -10.4% |
| 2000 | 19.5% |
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
%