Lending interest rate in Angola

Angola: Lending interest rate was 19.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
19.4%
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
19th
of 148 countries
All-time high
217.9%
in 1996
All-time low
12.5%
in 2008
Years of data
31
1995–2025

Lending interest rate in Angola, 1995–2025

0501001502001995201020251995: 206.2 %1996: 217.9 %1997: 37.8 %1998: 45 %1999: 80.3 %2000: 103.2 %2001: 96 %2002: 97.3 %2003: 96.1 %2004: 82.3 %2005: 67.7 %2006: 19.5 %2007: 17.7 %2008: 12.5 %2009: 15.7 %2010: 22.5 %2011: 18.8 %2012: 16.7 %2013: 15.8 %2014: 16.4 %2015: 16.9 %2016: 15.8 %2017: 15.8 %2018: 20.7 %2019: 19.3 %2020: 19.7 %2021: 19.4 %2022: 20.1 %2023: 16.9 %2024: 19.4 %2025: 19.4 %

Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in %.

Analysis

Angola recorded 19.4% for lending interest rate in 2025.

The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lending interest rate in Angola peaked at 217.9% in 1996 and was at its lowest, 12.5%, in 2008.

Angola ranks 19th of 148 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 117.4% 37.8% 217.9% 5
2000s 60.8% 12.5% 103.2% 10
2010s 17.9% 15.8% 22.5% 10
2020s 19.1% 16.9% 20.1% 6

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  4. 20 Honduras 18.6% compare
  5. 21 Iran 18.0% compare
  6. 22 Sao Tome and Principe 17.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is lending interest rate in Angola?
Lending interest rate in Angola was 19.4% in 2025, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
What is the highest lending interest rate recorded in Angola?
The highest recorded value was 217.9% in 1996.
What is the lowest lending interest rate recorded in Angola?
The lowest recorded value was 12.5% in 2008.
How does Angola rank for lending interest rate?
Angola ranks 19th out of 148 countries with data for 2025.
Is lending interest rate rising or falling in Angola?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Angola data come from?
The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Lending interest rate (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Lending interest rate (%)
Unit
%
Source
International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
148 places, 4,788 data points, 1960–2025
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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.