Real interest rate | Burkina Faso – yearly data, chart and table

The Real interest year-end rate of Burkina Faso in 2024 was 5.50%. The end-2023 rate was also 5.50%. . The lowest real interest rate in Burkina Faso was recorded in 2020, with a value of  2.00%. The highest rate was in 2024, when it achieved 5.50%. Real Interest Rate ≈ Nominal Interest Rate - Inflation Rate. If the nominal interest rate on a loan is 9%, and inflation is 6%, the real interest rate is 3%. This means the lender effectively gains 3% in purchasing power, while the borrower pays 3% in real terms.