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 123.8 points regarding food and non-alcoholic beverages. This is symbolizing an increase of 5.3 points from the previous year.

As of March 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 120.8 points regarding meat products. This is symbolizing an increase of 5.9 points from the previous year.

Inflation Rate in South Africa increased to 3.50 percent in July from 3 percent in June of 2025. This dataset provides - South Africa Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

As of March 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at ***** points regarding personal care. This is symbolizing an increase of *** points from the previous year.

SARB Forecast: Consumer Price Index: YoY data was reported at 5.400 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.600 % for 2019. SARB Forecast: Consumer Price Index: YoY data is updated yearly, averaging 5.350 % from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2020, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.600 % in 2019 and a record low of 4.800 % in 2018. SARB Forecast: Consumer Price Index: YoY data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by South African Reserve Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.I029: Consumer Price Index: Year on Year Growth: Forecast: South African Reserve Bank.

As of March 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 120 points regarding fish products. This is symbolizing an increase of 5.5 points from the previous year.

BER Forecast: Consumer Price Index: YoY data was reported at 5.400 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.700 % for 2019. BER Forecast: Consumer Price Index: YoY data is updated yearly, averaging 5.350 % from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2020, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.700 % in 2019 and a record low of 4.700 % in 2018. BER Forecast: Consumer Price Index: YoY data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau for Economic Research. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.I030: Consumer Price Index: Year on Year Growth: Forecast: Bureau for Economic Research.

As of March 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at ***** points regarding restaurants. This is symbolizing an increase of *** points from the previous year.

As of March 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 127.8 points regarding water and other services. This is symbolizing an increase of 8.7 points from the previous year.

The WC food CPI decreased to 9,5% in July, 0,6 percentage points lower than South Africa’s 10,1%. Load shedding and the weakening exchange rate remains key drivers to upward pressure. The continuous hikes in the repo rate have assisted in the headline CPI decreasing to below 6%, falling within the target range.

Cost of food in South Africa increased 5.70 percent in July of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

As of March 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 114.5 points regarding beer. This is symbolizing an increase of 2.1 points from the previous year.

As of March 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 115.5 points regarding housing and utilities. This is symbolizing an increase of 5.2 points from the previous year.

As of March 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 119.1 points regarding spirits. This is symbolizing an increase of 4.9 points from the previous year.

As of March 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at ***** points regarding restaurants and hotels. This is symbolizing an increase of *** points from the previous year.

As of March 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 117 points regarding domestic workers wages. This is symbolizing an increase of 5.1 points from the previous year.

As of November 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at ***** points regarding other running costs for transport. This symbolized an increase of *** points from the previous year.

As of March 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 123.9 points regarding petrol. This is symbolizing an increase of 6.5 points from the previous year.

As of March 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 119.6 points regarding books, newspapers and stationery. This is symbolizing an increase of 5.8 points from the previous year.

As of March 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 116.4 points regarding sugar, sweets and deserts. This is symbolizing an increase of 6.9 points from the previous year.