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.

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: Real interest rate: Bank lending rate minus inflation: The latest value from 2024 is 7.49 percent, an increase from 6.39 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 4.99 percent, based on data from 73 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1961 to 2024 is 3.4 percent. The minimum value, -11.01 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 12.69 percent was recorded in 1998.

Actual value and historical data chart for South Africa Real Interest Rate Percent

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.

South Africa: Interest rates on bank credit to the private sector: The latest value from 2024 is 11.63 percent, an increase from 11.5 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 11.26 percent, based on data from 75 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1960 to 2024 is 12.32 percent. The minimum value, 5.5 percent, was reached in 1963 while the maximum of 22.33 percent was recorded in 1984.

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.

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.

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.

Actual value and historical data chart for South Africa Deposit Interest Rate Percent

Graph and download economic data for Interest Rates: Immediate Rates (< 24 Hours): Call Money/Interbank Rate: Total for South Africa (IRSTCI01ZAA156N) from 1957 to 2024 about South Africa, interbank, overnight, interest rate, interest, and rate.

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

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.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Interest Rates: 3-Month or 90-Day Rates and Yields: Interbank Rates: Total for South Africa (IR3TIB01ZAA156N) from 1981 to 2024 about South Africa, interbank, 3-month, yield, interest rate, interest, and 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.-2024-03-27

Bank deposit interest rate, percent in South Africa, June, 2025 The most recent value is 8.62 percent as of June 2025, no change compared to the previous value of 8.62 percent. Historically, the average for South Africa from January 2001 to June 2025 is 7.95 percent. The minimum of 6.14 percent was recorded in June 2021, while the maximum of 11.7 percent was reached in July 2008. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Graph and download economic data for Interest Rates: Long-Term Government Bond Yields: 10-Year: Main (Including Benchmark) for South Africa (IRLTLT01ZAA156N) from 1957 to 2024 about South Africa, long-term, 10-year, bonds, yield, government, interest rate, interest, and rate.

Actual value and historical data chart for South Africa Interest Rate Spread Lending Rate Minus Deposit Rate Percent

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