Zambia—Real Interest Rate (%)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #102 of 112Updated April 2026
Latest Value
-3.9%
2020
YoY Change
-257.6%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#102
of 112 countries
Maximum
21.6%
2002
Minimum
-3.9%
2020
Last
-3.9%
Previous
2.5%
Highest
21.6%
Lowest
-3.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Zambia's real interest rate (%) was -3.9% in 2020, ranking #102 out of 112 countries. This represents a -257.6% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 21.6% (2002) and the lowest was -3.9% (2020). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.9% | -257.6% |
| 2019 | 2.5% | +11.5% |
| 2018 | 2.2% | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 2.1% | +23.5% |
| 2016 | 1.7% | -72.6% |
| 2015 | 6.2% | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 5.8% | +3138.4% |
| 2013 | -0.2% | -104.0% |
| 2012 | 4.8% | -30.7% |
| 2011 | 7.0% | +13.8% |
| 2010 | 6.1% | -60.9% |
| 2009 | 15.6% | +105.3% |
| 2008 | 7.6% | +45.3% |
| 2007 | 5.2% | -30.3% |
| 2006 | 7.5% | -24.1% |
| 2005 | 9.9% | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 9.2% | -52.9% |
| 2003 | 19.5% | -9.7% |
| 2002 | 21.6% | +29.6% |
| 2001 | 16.7% | +257.5% |
| 2000 | 4.7% |
Top Countries — Real Interest Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madagascar | 42.9% | 2023 |
| 2 | Brazil | 34.7% | 2024 |
| 3 | Azerbaijan | 16.3% | 2024 |
| 4 | Kyrgyz Republic | 14.4% | 2024 |
| 5 | Mozambique | 14.3% | 2024 |
| 6 | Papua New Guinea | 13.3% | 2023 |
| 7 | Timor-Leste | 12.1% | 2024 |
| 8 | Rwanda | 11.8% | 2024 |
| 9 | Armenia | 11.6% | 2024 |
| 10 | Seychelles | 10.6% | 2024 |