The benchmark interest rate in South Africa was last recorded at 7.50 percent. This dataset provides - South Africa Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

South Africa ZA: Lending Interest Rate data was reported at 10.375 % pa in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.458 % pa for 2016. South Africa ZA: Lending Interest Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 11.750 % pa from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.333 % pa in 1984 and a record low of 5.500 % pa in 1963. South Africa ZA: Lending Interest Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Interest Rates. Lending rate is the bank rate that usually meets the short- and medium-term financing needs of the private sector. This rate is normally differentiated according to creditworthiness of borrowers and objectives of financing. The terms and conditions attached to these rates differ by country, however, limiting their comparability.; ; International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.; ;

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.

Graph and download economic data for Interest Rates: 3-Month or 90-Day Rates and Yields: Treasury Securities: Total for South Africa (IR3TTS01ZAM156N) from Dec 1980 to Dec 2023 about South Africa, 3-month, securities, Treasury, yield, interest rate, interest, and rate.

Graph and download economic data for Interest Rates: Immediate Rates (< 24 Hours): Central Bank Rates: Total for South Africa (IRSTCB01ZAQ156N) from Q1 1960 to Q4 2023 about South Africa, overnight, interest rate, banks, interest, depository institutions, and rate.

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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.

Real interest rate (%) in South Africa was reported at 6.3888 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Africa - Real interest rate - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Lending Rate in South Africa decreased to 11 percent in February from 11.25 percent in January of 2025. 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 (IR3TIB01ZAM156N) from Dec 1980 to Feb 2025 about South Africa, interbank, 3-month, yield, interest rate, interest, 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.

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South Africa ZA: Deposit Interest Rate data was reported at 7.245 % pa in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.172 % pa for 2016. South Africa ZA: Deposit Interest Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 6.309 % pa from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.613 % pa in 2008 and a record low of 5.152 % pa in 2013. South Africa ZA: Deposit Interest Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Interest Rates. Deposit interest rate is the rate paid by commercial or similar banks for demand, time, or savings deposits. The terms and conditions attached to these rates differ by country, however, limiting their comparability.; ; International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.; ;

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.

Bank Lending Rate in South Africa remained unchanged at 11 percent in March. This dataset provides - South Africa Prime Overdraft Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Interest Rates: Long-Term Government Bond Yields: Combined Terms: Total for South Africa (IRLTCT01ZAQ156N) from Q1 1960 to Q4 2023 about 1 year +, South Africa, long-term, bonds, yield, government, interest rate, interest, and rate.

South Africa Prime Lending Rate data was reported at 11.000 % pa in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 11.000 % pa for Jan 2025. South Africa Prime Lending Rate data is updated monthly, averaging 10.500 % pa from Jan 2000 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 302 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.

Graph and download economic data for Interest Rates: Long-Term Government Bond Yields: 10-Year: Main (Including Benchmark) for South Africa (IRLTLT01ZAM156N) from Jan 1957 to Feb 2025 about South Africa, long-term, 10-year, bonds, yield, government, interest rate, interest, and rate.

Libya registered the lowest mortgage interest rate in South Africa in 2022, at five percent. At the other end of the scale was Zimbabwe, where the prevailing mortgage rate was 50 percent. In Ghana, the second to last country in the ranking, interest rates on housing loans averaged 26 percent.

Graph and download economic data for Interest Rates: Immediate Rates (< 24 Hours): Call Money/Interbank Rate: Total for South Africa (IRSTCI01ZAM156N) from Jan 1957 to Feb 2025 about South Africa, interbank, overnight, interest rate, interest, and rate.