Lending Interest Rate (%) by Country
As of 2025, Madagascar leads globally in lending interest rate (%) at 60.0%, followed by Zimbabwe, Argentina, Brazil. At the lower end, New Zealand, Switzerland, Israel rank among the lowest. The global median is 8.6% (Bangladesh). This indicator falls under the "Fiscal & Monetary" category and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators. Data is available for 114 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Lending Interest Rate (%) | 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 | 24.3% | 2024 |
| 7 |  DR Congo | 24.1% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Uzbekistan | 23.1% | 2024 |
| 9 |  The Gambia | 22.0% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Sierra Leone | 21.4% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Kyrgyzstan | 19.8% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Ukraine | 19.7% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Angola | 19.4% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Honduras | 18.6% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Nigeria | 18.5% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Sao Tome and Principe | 17.7% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Mozambique | 17.5% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Russia | 17.1% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Tanzania | 16.7% | 2020 |
| 20 |  Kenya | 16.6% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Rwanda | 16.0% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Mongolia | 16.0% | 2021 |
| 23 |  Georgia | 15.9% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Azerbaijan | 15.3% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Dominican Republic | 15.3% | 2024 |
| 26 |  Myanmar | 14.8% | 2020 |
| 27 |  Suriname | 14.5% | 2025 |
| 28 |  Colombia | 14.3% | 2025 |
| 29 |  South Sudan | 14.3% | 2025 |
| 30 |  Armenia | 13.8% | 2025 |
| 31 |  Haiti | 13.0% | 2025 |
| 32 |  Liberia | 13.0% | 2025 |
| 33 |  Guatemala | 12.9% | 2025 |
| 34 |  Micronesia | 12.6% | 2021 |
| 35 |  Peru | 12.6% | 2022 |
| 36 |  Paraguay | 12.5% | 2021 |
| 37 |  Burundi | 12.4% | 2025 |
| 38 |  Jamaica | 12.1% | 2025 |
| 39 |  Bhutan | 11.8% | 2025 |
| 40 |  Maldives | 11.6% | 2025 |
| 41 |  Lesotho | 11.2% | 2024 |
| 42 |  Iceland | 11.0% | 2025 |
| 43 |  Namibia | 11.0% | 2024 |
| 44 |  Belarus | 10.9% | 2025 |
| 45 |  Eswatini | 10.9% | 2024 |
| 46 |  South Africa | 10.7% | 2025 |
| 47 |  Timor-Leste | 10.4% | 2025 |
| 48 |  Bolivia | 10.2% | 2025 |
| 49 |  Uruguay | 10.1% | 2025 |
| 50 |  Seychelles | 9.9% | 2025 |
| 51 |  Zambia | 9.5% | 2020 |
| 52 |  Vietnam | 9.3% | 2023 |
| 53 |  Nicaragua | 9.2% | 2025 |
| 54 |  Mauritius | 9.0% | 2025 |
| 55 |  Moldova | 9.0% | 2025 |
| 56 |  Mexico | 8.8% | 2025 |
| 57 |  Pakistan | 8.7% | 2021 |
| 58 |  Bangladesh | 8.6% | 2025 |
| 59 |  India | 8.6% | 2022 |
| 60 |  Romania | 8.5% | 2025 |
| 61 |  Indonesia | 8.5% | 2025 |
| 62 |  Belize | 8.5% | 2025 |
| 63 |  Vanuatu | 8.4% | 2025 |
| 64 |  Samoa | 8.4% | 2025 |
| 65 |  Papua New Guinea | 8.3% | 2024 |
| 66 |  Guyana | 8.2% | 2025 |
| 67 |  Jordan | 8.1% | 2025 |
| 68 |  Barbados | 8.1% | 2022 |
| 69 |  Comoros | 8.0% | 2022 |
| 70 |  Hungary | 8.0% | 2025 |
| 71 |  Algeria | 8.0% | 2025 |
| 72 |  Cabo Verde | 7.7% | 2025 |
| 73 |  Tonga | 7.6% | 2025 |
| 74 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 7.5% | 2025 |
| 75 |  St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 7.1% | 2025 |
| 76 |  Panama | 6.9% | 2022 |
| 77 |  Costa Rica | 6.9% | 2025 |
| 78 |  Grenada | 6.9% | 2025 |
| 79 |  St. Kitts and Nevis | 6.5% | 2025 |
| 80 |  Albania | 6.4% | 2024 |
| 81 |  Antigua and Barbuda | 6.4% | 2025 |
| 82 |  Montenegro | 6.3% | 2025 |
| 83 |  Botswana | 6.3% | 2024 |
| 84 |  St. Lucia | 6.3% | 2025 |
| 85 |  Burkina Faso | 6.3% | 2021 |
| 86 |  Benin | 6.3% | 2021 |
| 87 |  Norway | 5.9% | 2025 |
| 88 |  Aruba | 5.8% | 2023 |
| 89 |  Dominica | 5.8% | 2025 |
| 90 |  West Bank and Gaza | 5.6% | 2021 |
| 91 |  Brunei | 5.5% | 2025 |
| 92 |  Oman | 5.5% | 2021 |
| 93 |  Macao | 5.5% | 2025 |
| 94 |  North Macedonia | 5.4% | 2025 |
| 95 |  Singapore | 5.3% | 2021 |
| 96 |  Hong Kong | 5.2% | 2025 |
| 97 |  Solomon Islands | 5.2% | 2021 |
| 98 |  Kuwait | 5.0% | 2025 |
| 99 |  Thailand | 5.0% | 2025 |
| 100 |  Italy | 4.9% | 2023 |
| 101 |  Malaysia | 4.8% | 2025 |
| 102 |  Qatar | 4.8% | 2025 |
| 103 |  Czechia | 4.7% | 2025 |
| 104 |  San Marino | 4.6% | 2025 |
| 105 |  Fiji | 4.6% | 2024 |
| 106 |  China | 4.3% | 2024 |
| 107 |  Bahamas | 4.3% | 2025 |
| 108 |  Bulgaria | 4.2% | 2025 |
| 109 |  South Korea | 4.2% | 2025 |
| 110 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4.1% | 2025 |
| 111 |  United States | 3.3% | 2021 |
| 112 |  Israel | 3.0% | 2022 |
| 113 |  Switzerland | 2.8% | 2025 |
| 114 |  New Zealand | 0.0% | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest lending interest rate (%) in 2025?
Madagascar ranks #1 with lending interest rate (%) of 60.0% as of 2025, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest lending interest rate (%)?
New Zealand ranks last (#114) with 0.0% as of 2025.
What is the global median for lending interest rate (%)?
The median value is 8.6% (Bangladesh, ranked #58 out of 114 countries).
How many countries report data for lending interest rate (%)?
114 countries have available data for lending interest rate (%). Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does lending interest rate (%) belong to?
Lending Interest Rate (%) is classified under the "Fiscal & Monetary" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.