The benchmark interest rate in South Africa was last recorded at 6.75 percent. This dataset provides - South Africa Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Interest Rates: Immediate Rates (< 24 Hours): Central Bank Rates: Total for South Africa (IRSTCB01ZAA156N) from 1960 to 2023 about South Africa, overnight, interest rate, banks, depository institutions, interest, and rate.

Key information about South Africa Bank Lending Rate

• South Africa Bank Lending Rate was reported at 10.250 % pa in Dec 2025.
• This stayed constant from the previous number of 10.250 % pa for Dec 2025.
• South Africa Bank Lending Rate data is updated daily, averaging 7.000 % pa from Dec 1948 to 02 Dec 2025, with 28091 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.

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 6.66 % pa in Nov 2025, compared with 6.84 % pa in the previous month.
• South Africa Short Term Interest Rate data is updated monthly, available from Dec 1980 to Nov 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 11.00 % pa in Feb 2012 and a record low of 3.00 % pa in Oct 2025.
• 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 8.98 % pa in Nov 2025.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Repo Rate) was set at 6.75 % pa in Nov 2025.
• South Africa Exchange Rate against USD averaged 17.27 (USD/ZAR) in Oct 2025.

South Africa Prime Lending Rate data was reported at 10.250 % pa in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.500 % pa for Oct 2025. South Africa Prime Lending Rate data is updated monthly, averaging 8.500 % pa from Jan 2000 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 311 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.M: Prime Lending Rate.

Monthly and long-term South Africa Interest Rate data: historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

Overview with Chart & Report: SARB Prime Rate is the underlying rate for loans provided by commercial banks to their clients. The rate is set by the South African Reserve Bank. Interest rates are used by the Bank to control

Graph and download economic data for Interest Rates: 3-Month or 90-Day Rates and Yields: Interbank Rates: Total for South Africa (IR3TIB01ZAM156N) from Dec 1980 to Oct 2025 about South Africa, interbank, 3-month, yield, interest rate, interest, and rate.

Lending Rate in South Africa remained unchanged at 10.50 percent in October. This dataset provides - South Africa Lending Rate- 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 6.75 % pa in Nov 2025, compared with 7.00 % pa in the previous Oct 2025.
• South Africa Policy Rate averaged 5.00 % pa and is updated monthly, available from Nov 1999 to Nov 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 6.66 % pa in Nov 2025.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Government Bond Yield: Month End: 10 Years and Over) was reported at 8.98 % pa in Nov 2025.
• South Africa Exchange Rate against USD averaged 17.27 (USD/ZAR) in Oct 2025.
• Its Real Effective Exchange Rate was 89.88 in Sep 2025.

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.

The 'Interest Rate Decision' in South Africa is a key economic event where the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) sets the benchmark interest rate, influencing borrowing costs and economic activity.-2025-05-29

Key information about South Africa Long Term Interest Rate

• South Africa Government Bond Yield: Month End: 10 Years and Over was reported at 8.98 % pa in Nov 2025, compared with 9.34 % pa in the previous month.
• South Africa Long Term Interest Rate data is updated monthly, available from Aug 2006 to Nov 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 6.66 % pa in Nov 2025.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Repo Rate) was set at 6.75 % pa in Nov 2025.
• South Africa Exchange Rate against USD averaged 17.27 (USD/ZAR) in Oct 2025.

The 'Interest Rate Decision' in South Africa is a key economic event where the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) sets the benchmark interest rate, influencing borrowing costs and economic activity.-2025-09-18

Deposit Interest Rate in South Africa decreased to 7.22 percent in August from 7.36 percent in July of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in South Africa.

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

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]

The 'Interest Rate Decision' in South Africa is a key economic event where the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) sets the benchmark interest rate, influencing borrowing costs and economic activity.-2025-11-20

South Africa Real Prime Lending Rate data was reported at 4.660 % pa in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.860 % pa for Sep 2018. South Africa Real Prime Lending Rate data is updated monthly, averaging 4.046 % pa from Dec 1948 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 839 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.060 % pa in Aug 1998 and a record low of -5.560 % pa in Dec 1986. South Africa Real 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.M004: Prime Lending Rate.

The 'Interest Rate Decision' in South Africa is a key economic event where the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) sets the benchmark interest rate, influencing borrowing costs and economic activity.-2025-03-20