Interest Rate in Zambia
Zambia - Interest Rate
Growth likely remained lackluster in the first quarter of the year, as exports fell sharply in Q1 on lower copper sales, while private sector activity continued to deteriorate in April on adverse weather conditions and money shortages. Compounding matters, Zambia’s macroeconomic stability remains precarious as the government struggles to service a soaring debt burden amid dwindling foreign exchange reserves. The kwacha’s depreciation since the start of the year has pushed up interest costs on external arrears. This, coupled with the recent climb in yields on government bonds, has diverted funds away from social programs and transfers to local authorities, weighing on households and businesses. In a bid to curb the escalation of debt, the country has delayed the receipt of USD 2.6 billion worth of loans.Zambia - Interest Rate Data
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Interest Rate (%) | 9.75 | 12.50 | 15.50 | 15.50 | 10.25 |
Zambia Interest Rate Chart
Source: Bank of Zambia
Zambia Facts
| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Yield | 29.00 | 0.0 % | Jun 14 |
| Exchange Rate | 13.10 | 0.0 % | Jun 14 |
| Stock Market | 0.3 | 0.0 % | Jun 13 |
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