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Kosovo Real interest rates 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Real interest rates in Kosovo stood at 5.08% in 2018, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 1.29 percentage points from 6.36% in 2017. The latest value is the lowest since 2009; the highest was 17.73% in 2009. Kosovo ranked 63rd highest of the 122 countries in this dataset in 2018; Madagascar ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1961–2025
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What is Real interest rates?

Real interest rates, measured in %, reflects conditions in Kosovo's financial system, encompassing capital markets, banking sector health, and monetary policy transmission mechanisms. These indicators influence investment flows, currency valuation, and borrowing costs throughout the economy. In Kosovo, Real interest rates may capture interest rate levels, money supply growth, stock market performance, credit spreads, or banking sector stability metrics. Financial conditions act as transmission channels for monetary policy: when central banks adjust policy rates, these changes propagate through lending rates, asset prices, and exchange rates to affect real economic activity. Financial stress indicators provide early warning signals of potential crises, while credit availability metrics help assess whether businesses and households can access financing for investment and consumption.

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What is the latest Real interest rates in Kosovo?

Real interest rates in Kosovo stood at 5.08% in 2018, according to World Bank.

Is Real interest rates in Kosovo rising or falling?

The latest value is down 1.29 percentage points from 6.36% in 2017.

How does Kosovo rank for Real interest rates?

Kosovo ranked 63rd highest of the 122 countries in this dataset in 2018; Madagascar ranked first.

What is the highest Real interest rates on record in Kosovo?

The latest value is the lowest since 2009; the highest was 17.73% in 2009.

Metadata for Real interest rates in Kosovo
IndicatorReal interest rates
CountryKosovo
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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API accessEconDash API documentation

Latest value: 5.08% (2018)

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Source:World Bank — series FR.INR.RINR
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Real interest rates — Kosovo [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/real-interest-rates/XKX. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/FR.INR.RINR

MLA

World Bank. "Real interest rates — Kosovo." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/real-interest-rates/XKX. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/FR.INR.RINR.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Real interest rates — Kosovo." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/real-interest-rates/XKX. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/FR.INR.RINR.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_real_interest_rates_xkx,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Real interest rates --- Kosovo}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/real-interest-rates/XKX},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/FR.INR.RINR}
}