The benchmark interest rate in South Africa was last recorded at 7.25 percent. This dataset provides - South Africa Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about South Africa Bank Lending Rate

• South Africa Bank Lending Rate was reported at 11.000 % pa in Mar 2025.
• This stayed constant from the previous number of 11.000 % pa for Mar 2025.
• South Africa Bank Lending Rate data is updated daily, averaging 10.250 % pa from Dec 1948 to 26 Mar 2025, with 27840 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 11.750 % pa in 19 Sep 2024 and a record low of 7.000 % pa in 18 Nov 2021.
• South Africa Bank Lending Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Bank Lending Rate: Daily.

SABOR Interbank Rate: South African Reserve Bank data was reported at 7.440 % pa in 14 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.434 % pa for 13 May 2025. SABOR Interbank Rate: South African Reserve Bank data is updated daily, averaging 6.758 % pa from Aug 2006 (Median) to 14 May 2025, with 3272 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.870 % pa in 28 Nov 2008 and a record low of 3.474 % pa in 20 Mar 2021. SABOR Interbank Rate: South African Reserve Bank data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by South African Reserve Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.M003: Interbank Rate: South African Reserve Bank. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Graph and download economic data for South African Rand to U.S. Dollar Spot Exchange Rate (DEXSFUS) from 1980-01-02 to 2025-07-03 about South Africa, exchange rate, currency, rate, and USA.

South Africa Prime Lending Rate data was reported at 11.000 % pa in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 11.000 % pa for Feb 2025. South Africa Prime Lending Rate data is updated monthly, averaging 10.500 % pa from Jan 2000 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 303 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.000 % pa in May 2003 and a record low of 7.000 % pa in Oct 2021. South Africa Prime Lending Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by South African Reserve Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.M005: Prime Lending Rate.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in South Africa increased to 68415 USD Million in June from 68116 USD Million in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Foreign Exchange Reserves - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Graph and download economic data for Real Broad Effective Exchange Rate for South Africa (RBZABIS) from Jan 1994 to May 2025 about South Africa, broad, exchange rate, currency, real, and rate.

Key information about South Africa Short Term Interest Rate

• South Africa Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Treasury Bills Rate: 91 Days was reported at 7.41 % pa in Feb 2025, compared with 7.70 % pa in the previous month.
• South Africa Short Term Interest Rate data is updated monthly, available from Dec 1980 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 22.15 % pa in Feb 1985 and a record low of 3.45 % pa in Aug 2020.
• Short Term Interest Rate is reported by reported by South African Reserve Bank.

• In the latest reports, South Africa Government Bond Yield: Month End: 10 Years and Over was reported at 10.52 % pa in Feb 2025.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Repo Rate) was set at 7.50 % pa in Feb 2025.
• South Africa Exchange Rate against USD averaged 18.74 (USD/ZAR) in Jun 2023.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in South Africa decreased to 1273170 ZAR Million in May from 1309041 ZAR Million in April of 2025. This dataset provides - South Africa Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about South Africa Policy Rate

• South Africa cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Repo Rate) was set at 7.50 % pa in Feb 2025, compared with 7.50 % pa in the previous Jan 2025.
• South Africa Policy Rate averaged 7.00 % pa and is updated monthly, available from Nov 1999 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 13.50 % pa in May 2003 and a record low of 3.50 % pa in Oct 2021.

• In the latest reports, South Africa Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Treasury Bills Rate: 91 Days was reported at 7.41 % pa in Feb 2025.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Government Bond Yield: Month End: 10 Years and Over) was reported at 10.52 % pa in Feb 2025.
• South Africa Exchange Rate against USD averaged 18.74 (USD/ZAR) in Jun 2023.
• Its Real Effective Exchange Rate was 89.35 in Dec 2024.

Lending Rate in South Africa remained unchanged at 10.75 percent in June. This dataset provides - South Africa Lending Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about South Africa Long Term Interest Rate

• South Africa Government Bond Yield: Month End: 10 Years and Over was reported at 10.52 % pa in Feb 2025, compared with 10.38 % pa in the previous month.
• South Africa Long Term Interest Rate data is updated monthly, available from Aug 2006 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 12.43 % pa in Sep 2023 and a record low of 6.73 % pa in Apr 2013.
• Long Term Interest Rate is reported by reported by South African Reserve Bank.

• In the latest reports, South Africa Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Treasury Bills Rate: 91 Days was reported at 7.41 % pa in Feb 2025.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Repo Rate) was set at 7.50 % pa in Feb 2025.
• South Africa Exchange Rate against USD averaged 18.74 (USD/ZAR) in Jun 2023.

South African Reserve Bank: Assets data was reported at 1,291,497.000 ZAR mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,276,262.000 ZAR mn for Feb 2025. South African Reserve Bank: Assets data is updated monthly, averaging 31,305.000 ZAR mn from Jan 1964 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 735 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,291,497.000 ZAR mn in Mar 2025 and a record low of 543.000 ZAR mn in Oct 1965. South African Reserve Bank: Assets data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by South African Reserve Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.KB007: Balance Sheet: South African Reserve Bank.

Gold Reserves in South Africa remained unchanged at 125.44 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 125.44 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - South Africa Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation Rate in South Africa remained unchanged at 2.80 percent in May. This dataset provides - South Africa Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This dataset provides values for INTEREST RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

South Africa Gold & Other Foreign Reserves: Gross: Reserve Bank: Foreign Exchange (FE) data was reported at 629,537.000 ZAR mn in Nov 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 669,235.000 ZAR mn for Oct 2018. South Africa Gold & Other Foreign Reserves: Gross: Reserve Bank: Foreign Exchange (FE) data is updated monthly, averaging 1,853.000 ZAR mn from Jan 1960 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 707 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 669,235.000 ZAR mn in Oct 2018 and a record low of 41.000 ZAR mn in Apr 1961. South Africa Gold & Other Foreign Reserves: Gross: Reserve Bank: Foreign Exchange (FE) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by South African Reserve Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.KA003: Gold and Other Foreign Reserves.

Deposit Interest Rate in South Africa decreased to 7.85 percent in February from 7.88 percent in January of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in South Africa.

SARB Forecast: Consumer Price Index: YoY data was reported at 5.400 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.600 % for 2019. SARB Forecast: Consumer Price Index: YoY data is updated yearly, averaging 5.350 % from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2020, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.600 % in 2019 and a record low of 4.800 % in 2018. SARB Forecast: Consumer Price Index: YoY data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by South African Reserve Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.I029: Consumer Price Index: Year on Year Growth: Forecast: South African Reserve Bank.

South African Reserve Bank: Liabilities: DE: Central Government: Foreign Currency Denominated data was reported at 137,755.781 ZAR mn in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 135,812.714 ZAR mn for Sep 2018. South African Reserve Bank: Liabilities: DE: Central Government: Foreign Currency Denominated data is updated monthly, averaging 29,801.500 ZAR mn from May 2002 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 198 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 144,464.481 ZAR mn in Aug 2018 and a record low of 0.000 ZAR mn in Apr 2009. South African Reserve Bank: Liabilities: DE: Central Government: Foreign Currency Denominated data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by South African Reserve Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.KB007: Balance Sheet: South African Reserve Bank.