Government Bond 10Y Yield by Country
Long-term interest rate: yield on 10-year government bonds, monthly average. Latest values for 47 economies.
Among 46 countries, Colombia has the highest government bond 10y yield at 12.73% and Switzerland the lowest at 0.59% (latest available readings).
Government Bond 10Y Yield by Region
Latest available reading (periods may differ by country). Choose a region or “All countries”.
Government Bond 10Y Yield — All Countries
Sorted by latest value. Click headers to re-sort.
| # | Country | Last | Previous | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Colombia | 12.73% | 12.18% | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Mexico | 9.35% | 9.16% | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Brazil | 9.14% | 9.14% | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | South Africa | 8.95% | 8.75% | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Russia | 7.62% | 7.67% | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | India | 7.06% | 6.84% | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Indonesia | 7.01% | 6.82% | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Romania | 6.43% | 6.09% | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | Costa Rica | 6.28% | 6.31% | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | Poland | 6.23% | 5.81% | Sep 2026 |
| 11 | Chile | 6.01% | 5.68% | Sep 2026 |
| 12 | Iceland | 5.87% | 5.74% | Aug 2022 |
| 13 | Hungary | 5.46% | 5.30% | Aug 2026 |
| 14 | Australia | 5.28% | 5.02% | Sep 2026 |
| 15 | United Kingdom | 5.24% | 4.99% | Sep 2026 |
| 16 | United States | 4.99% | 4.68% | Sep 2026 |
| 17 | New Zealand | 4.94% | 4.71% | Sep 2026 |
| 18 | Czech Republic | 4.91% | 4.79% | Aug 2026 |
| 19 | France | 4.48% | 4.03% | Sep 2026 |
| 20 | South Korea | 4.45% | 4.29% | Sep 2026 |
| 21 | Norway | 4.41% | 4.29% | Sep 2026 |
| 22 | Greece | 4.23% | 3.87% | Sep 2026 |
| 23 | Bulgaria | 4.09% | 4.09% | Aug 2026 |
| 24 | Israel | 4.08% | 3.93% | Sep 2026 |
| 25 | Euro Area | 4.03% | 3.66% | Sep 2026 |
| 26 | Italy | 3.99% | 3.88% | Aug 2026 |
| 27 | Spain | 3.92% | 3.64% | Sep 2026 |
| 28 | Canada | 3.88% | 3.68% | Sep 2026 |
| 29 | Portugal | 3.85% | 3.54% | Sep 2026 |
| 30 | Slovakia | 3.85% | 3.73% | Aug 2026 |
| 31 | Estonia | 3.83% | 3.75% | Aug 2026 |
| 32 | Latvia | 3.82% | 3.73% | Aug 2026 |
| 33 | Finland | 3.80% | 3.52% | Sep 2026 |
| 34 | Belgium | 3.76% | 3.64% | Aug 2026 |
| 35 | Croatia | 3.58% | 3.58% | Aug 2026 |
| 36 | Slovenia | 3.54% | 3.37% | Aug 2026 |
| 37 | Germany | 3.47% | 3.19% | Sep 2026 |
| 38 | Austria | 3.41% | 3.32% | Aug 2026 |
| 39 | Luxembourg | 3.40% | 3.30% | Aug 2026 |
| 40 | Ireland | 3.35% | 3.25% | Aug 2026 |
| 41 | Netherlands | 3.29% | 3.20% | Aug 2026 |
| 42 | Sweden | 3.19% | 3.02% | Sep 2026 |
| 43 | Japan | 3.05% | 2.94% | Sep 2026 |
| 44 | Denmark | 3.01% | 2.93% | Aug 2026 |
| 45 | Lithuania | 2.88% | 2.88% | Aug 2026 |
| 46 | China | 1.69% | 1.71% | Aug 2026 |
| 47 | Switzerland | 0.59% | 0.47% | Sep 2026 |
Government Bond 10Y Yield around the world — in simple words
Overview
Government Bond 10Y Yield is available for 44 economies with recent data. The median value is 4.03% and the simple average is 4.75%.
Highest: Colombia (12.73%), Mexico (9.35%), Brazil (9.14%), South Africa (8.95%), India (7.06%).
Lowest: Switzerland (0.59%), China (1.69%), Lithuania (2.88%), Denmark (3.01%), Japan (3.05%).
Major economies
Among the 17 major economies tracked here, Mexico (9.35%) has the highest reading and Switzerland (0.59%) the lowest. Their median is 4.48%.
Government Bond 10Y Yield — Regional Medians
Median of the latest readings of countries in each World Bank region. The median is the middle value — half the countries are above it and half below.
| Region | Countries | Median |
|---|---|---|
| East Asia & Pacific | 6 | 4.70% |
| Europe & Central Asia | 28 | 3.83% |
| Latin America & Caribbean | 5 | 9.14% |
| Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan | 1 | 4.08% |
| North America | 2 | 4.44% |
| South Asia | 1 | 7.06% |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | 1 | 8.95% |
Understanding Government Bond 10Y Yield — a simple guide
What it measures
The interest rate (yield) investors earn on 10-year government bonds — the benchmark long-term interest rate.
How it is calculated
The average market yield during the month on government bonds with about 10 years left to maturity.
A 7% yield means a ₹100 bond pays about ₹7 a year in interest relative to its price.
Higher yields make borrowing more expensive for governments, companies and home buyers.
Lower yields reduce borrowing costs and tend to support asset prices.
Why it matters for the economy and markets
The 10-year yield sets the tone for home-loan rates, corporate borrowing costs and stock valuations. Rising yields usually make bonds more attractive relative to shares.
How to read it
Yields rise when investors expect higher inflation or interest rates, or demand more compensation for risk. The gap between the 10-year yield and the policy rate (the “yield curve”) is closely watched.
What to look at alongside it
The policy rate, inflation, the budget deficit and global bond yields.
Key terms
- Yield
- The annual return an investor earns from a bond at its current price.
- Yield curve
- The gap between long-term and short-term interest rates.
- Bond price vs yield
- When bond prices fall, yields rise — they move in opposite directions.
How to use the chart
Use the 5Y / 10Y / 25Y / Max buttons to change the time range, or drag the slider under the chart. Hover (or tap) on the line to see the exact value for any period. Dashed lines and hatched bars are IMF projections, not actual data. The “Download CSV” button gives you the full data series.
Frequently asked questions
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Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.