Consumer Price Index CPI in South Africa increased to 102.10 points in May from 101.90 points in April of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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

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.

Inflation Rate in South Africa remained unchanged at 2.80 percent in May. This dataset provides - South Africa Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: All Items: Total for South Africa (CPALTT01ZAM657N) from Feb 1957 to Feb 2024 about South Africa, all items, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

Consumer price index (2010 = 100) in South Africa was reported at 203 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Africa - Consumer price index (2010 = 100) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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.

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.

This dataset provides values for CONSUMER PRICE INDEX CPI reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

CPI: Weights: Education: Primary and Secondary Education data was reported at 1.270 Per 100 in 2025. CPI: Weights: Education: Primary and Secondary Education data is updated yearly, averaging 1.270 Per 100 from Jan 2025 (Median) to 2025, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.270 Per 100 in 2025 and a record low of 1.270 Per 100 in 2025. CPI: Weights: Education: Primary and Secondary Education 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.I034: Consumer Price Index: Weights.

CPI: Weights: FB: Food: Milk and Other Diary Products and Eggs data was reported at 1.920 Per 100 in 2025. CPI: Weights: FB: Food: Milk and Other Diary Products and Eggs data is updated yearly, averaging 1.920 Per 100 from Jan 2025 (Median) to 2025, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.920 Per 100 in 2025 and a record low of 1.920 Per 100 in 2025. CPI: Weights: FB: Food: Milk and Other Diary Products and Eggs 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.I034: Consumer Price Index: Weights.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Total for South Africa (ZAFCPIALLMINMEI) from Jan 1957 to Jan 2025 about South Africa, all items, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

Core Consumer Prices in South Africa remained unchanged at 101.90 points in May. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Core Consumer Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

CPI: Weights: FH: Household Textiles, Appliances, Tableware and Equipment data was reported at 1.030 Per 100 in 2025. CPI: Weights: FH: Household Textiles, Appliances, Tableware and Equipment data is updated yearly, averaging 1.030 Per 100 from Jan 2025 (Median) to 2025, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.030 Per 100 in 2025 and a record low of 1.030 Per 100 in 2025. CPI: Weights: FH: Household Textiles, Appliances, Tableware and 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.I034: Consumer Price Index: Weights.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: OECD Groups: All Items Non-Food Non-Energy: Total for South Africa (CPGRLE01ZAQ657N) from Q2 2002 to Q3 2023 about South Africa, core, all items, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, and price.

CPI: Weights: Housing and Utilities: Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels data was reported at 4.210 Per 100 in 2025. CPI: Weights: Housing and Utilities: Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels data is updated yearly, averaging 4.210 Per 100 from Jan 2025 (Median) to 2025, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.210 Per 100 in 2025 and a record low of 4.210 Per 100 in 2025. CPI: Weights: Housing and Utilities: Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels 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.I034: Consumer Price Index: Weights.

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.

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CPI: Weights: FB: Food: Fruits and Nuts data was reported at 0.620 Per 100 in 2025. CPI: Weights: FB: Food: Fruits and Nuts data is updated yearly, averaging 0.620 Per 100 from Jan 2025 (Median) to 2025, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.620 Per 100 in 2025 and a record low of 0.620 Per 100 in 2025. CPI: Weights: FB: Food: Fruits and Nuts 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.I034: Consumer Price Index: Weights.