Economy · West Africa
Mauritania Real Interest Rate
15.2%as of 2017+191.5% vs 2016
Lending interest rate adjusted for inflation as measured by the GDP deflator. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated June 25, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Real Interest Rate |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 15.2% |
| 2016 | 5.2% |
| 2015 | 22.9% |
| 2014 | 32.8% |
| 2013 | 12% |
| 2012 | 16.5% |
| 2011 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 19.9% |
| 2008 | 8.7% |
| 2007 | 13.4% |
| 2006 | 8.7% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=MR&metric_key=real_interest_rate_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Real Interest Rate across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Real Interest Rate |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 2.9% |
| Kenya | 13.1% |
| South Africa | 7.4% |
| Egypt | -7% |
| Ethiopia | -17.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Mauritania's real interest rate?
Mauritania's real interest rate is 15.2% as of 2017, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Mauritania Real Interest Rate data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=MR&metric_key=real_interest_rate_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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