As of November 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 111.2 points regarding supplies and services. This is an increase of 5.2 points from the previous year.

As of July 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 123.5 points regarding food products. This is symbolizing an increase of five points from the previous year.

Key information about South Africa Consumer Price Index CPI growth

• South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth was measured at 6.8 % YoY in Apr 2023, compared with a rate of 7.1 % in the previous month.
• South Africa Consumer Price Index growth data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1958 to Apr 2023, with an averaged number of 6.3 % YoY.
• The data reached an all-time high of 20.9 % YoY in Jan 1986 and a record low of -2.0 % YoY in Jan 2004.

CEIC calculates Consumer Price Index Growth from monthly Consumer Price Index. Statistics South Africa provides Consumer Price Index with base December 2021=100. Consumer Price Index covers Urban areas only as it is the official index used for inflation calculation in South Africa. Consumer Price Index Growth prior to January 2009 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, May, 2025 The most recent value is 102.1 index points as of May 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 101.9 index points. Historically, the average for South Africa from January 2007 to May 2025 is 92.5624 index points. The minimum of 54.9 index points was recorded in January 2007, while the maximum of 124.2 index points was reached in December 2021. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

In 2024, Zambia had the highest estimated inflation (Consumer Price Index) recorded in Southern Africa, at 15 percent. Lesotho and Zimbabwe followed with 6.4 and six percent, respectively.

Key information about South Africa Core CPI Change

• South Africa Core CPI Change was reported at 3.512 % in Jan 2025.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.520 % for Dec 2024.
• South Africa Core CPI Change data is updated monthly, averaging 4.552 % from Jan 2009 to Jan 2025, with 193 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 8.457 % in May 2009 and a record low of 2.497 % in Mar 2021.
• South Africa Core CPI Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Core CPI: Y-o-Y Growth: Monthly.

CEIC calculates Core Consumer Price Index Growth from monthly Core Consumer Price Index. Statistics South Africa provides Core Consumer Price Index Growth with base December 2024=100. Core Consumer Price Index covers Urban areas only as it is the official index used for inflation calculation in South Africa. Core Consumer Price Index excludes Food, Non Alcoholic Beverages, Petrol and Energy.

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As of October 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) headline rate in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the overall change in the price of goods and services purchased by households over time, was measured at 2.8 points. This showed a decrease of one point from the previous month. Since January 2020, the CPI headline rate has fluctuated, however, a decreasing trend can be observed from February 2024.

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CPI: Communication: Telecommunication Equipment data was reported at 75.500 Dec2021=100 in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 75.900 Dec2021=100 for Nov 2024. CPI: Communication: Telecommunication Equipment data is updated monthly, averaging 177.600 Dec2021=100 from Jan 2008 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 204 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 723.500 Dec2021=100 in Jan 2008 and a record low of 75.500 Dec2021=100 in Dec 2024. CPI: Communication: Telecommunication Equipment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.I013: Consumer Price Index: Dec2021=100.

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As of November 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 124.8 points regarding electricity and other fuels. This is an increase of 16.5 points from the previous year.

South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Gauteng: Clothing and Footwear data was reported at 107.100 Dec2021=100 in Dec 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 107.100 Dec2021=100 for Nov 2024. South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Gauteng: Clothing and Footwear data is updated monthly, averaging 90.450 Dec2021=100 from Jan 2008 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 204 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 107.100 Dec2021=100 in Dec 2024 and a record low of 68.800 Dec2021=100 in Feb 2008. South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Gauteng: Clothing and Footwear data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.I032: Consumer Price Index: by Region: Dec2021=100.

South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Weights: Miscellaneous Goods and Services: Insurance data was reported at 9.450 Per 100 in 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 9.450 Per 100 for 2023. South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Weights: Miscellaneous Goods and Services: Insurance data is updated yearly, averaging 9.265 Per 100 from Jan 2009 (Median) to 2024, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.590 Per 100 in 2021 and a record low of 7.210 Per 100 in 2012. South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Weights: Miscellaneous Goods and Services: Insurance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.I035: Consumer Price Index: Weights (Old Classification).

As of November 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 112 points regarding medical products. This is an increase of 7.8 points from the previous year.

As of November 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 129.9 points regarding bread and cereals. This is an increase of 0.7 points from the previous year.

South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Gauteng: Miscellaneous Goods and Services data was reported at 116.900 Dec2021=100 in Dec 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 116.900 Dec2021=100 for Nov 2024. South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Gauteng: Miscellaneous Goods and Services data is updated monthly, averaging 76.000 Dec2021=100 from Jan 2008 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 204 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 117.100 Dec2021=100 in Oct 2024 and a record low of 42.200 Dec2021=100 in Jan 2008. South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Gauteng: Miscellaneous Goods and Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.I032: Consumer Price Index: by Region: Dec2021=100.

As of November 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 111 points regarding medical services. This is an increase of six points from the previous year.

South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Western Cape data was reported at 117.100 Dec2021=100 in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 116.900 Dec2021=100 for Nov 2024. South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Western Cape data is updated monthly, averaging 76.650 Dec2021=100 from Jan 2008 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 204 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 117.100 Dec2021=100 in Dec 2024 and a record low of 47.300 Dec2021=100 in Jan 2008. South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Western Cape data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.I032: Consumer Price Index: by Region: Dec2021=100.

As of November 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 126.1 points regarding milk, eggs, and cheese. This is an increase of 15.4 points from the previous year.