Africa Western and Central vs Nicaragua: Interest rate spread
Interest rate spread over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 6.9% against -1.6% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 8.5%.
That makes Nicaragua's figure about 4.2 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Nicaragua has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 40th and Nicaragua ranks 42nd of 40 groups.
Nicaragua has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -2.1% | 7.3% | 9.4% | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | -2.5% | 11.1% | 13.6% | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher interest rate spread, Africa Western and Central or Nicaragua?
- Nicaragua, at 6.9% against -1.6% in Africa Western and Central as of 2025.
- What is the difference in interest rate spread between Africa Western and Central and Nicaragua?
- 8.5%, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Nicaragua?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2016.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Nicaragua rank globally for interest rate spread?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 40th and Nicaragua ranks 42nd of 40 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Interest rate spread (lending rate minus deposit rate, %). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Interest rate spread is the interest rate charged by banks on loans to private sector customers minus the interest 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.