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CodeFR.INR.DPST
Indicator NameDeposit interest rate (%)
Long definitionDeposit interest rate is the 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. This indicator is expressed as a percentage (a÷b)*100.
SourceInternational Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
TopicFinancial Sector: Interest rates
DatasetWB_WDI
Unit of measure%
PeriodicityAnnual
Reference period1960-2024
Statistical concept and methodologyMethodology: Monetary and Financial statistics are compiled in accordance with international standards: Monetary and Financial Statistics Manual, 2018 or 2004 versions. Specific information on how countries compile their Monetary and Finance statistics can be found on the IMF website: https://dsbb.imf.org/ Statistical concept(s): The conceptual framework comes from the Monetary and Financial Statistic Manual which outlines the analytical presentation of monetary statistics, which provide critical inputs for monetary policy formulation and monitoring. The statistics covered in this Manual also support the assessment of financial system stability.
Development relevanceBoth banking and financial systems enhance growth, the main factor in poverty reduction. At low levels of economic development commercial banks tend to dominate the financial system, while at higher levels domestic stock markets tend to become more active and efficient. The size and mobility of international capital flows make it increasingly important to monitor the strength of financial systems. Robust financial systems can increase economic activity and welfare, but instability can disrupt financial activity and impose widespread costs on the economy.
Limitations and exceptionsCountries use a variety of reporting formats, sample designs, interest compounding formulas, averaging methods, and data presentations for indices and other data series on interest rates. The IMF's Monetary and Financial Statistics Manual does not provide guidelines beyond the general recommendation that such data should reflect market prices and effective (rather than nominal) interest rates and should be representative of the financial assets and markets to be covered. For more information, please see http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/mfs/manual/index.htm.
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