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.

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, September, 2025 The most recent value is 103.4 index points as of September 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 103.2 index points. Historically, the average for South Africa from January 2007 to September 2025 is 92.7493 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

Inflation Rate in South Africa increased to 3.60 percent in October from 3.40 percent in September of 2025. This dataset provides - South Africa Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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 Consumer Price Index CPI growth

• South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth was measured at 3.6 % YoY in Oct 2025, compared with a rate of 3.4 % in the previous month.
• South Africa Consumer Price Index growth data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1958 to Oct 2025, with an averaged number of 15.4 % 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 2024=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]

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.

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South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Weights: FB: Food: Unprocessed data was reported at 9.620 Per 100 in 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 9.620 Per 100 for 2023. South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Weights: FB: Food: Unprocessed data is updated yearly, averaging 9.400 Per 100 from Jan 2009 (Median) to 2024, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.720 Per 100 in 2021 and a record low of 9.060 Per 100 in 2012. South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Weights: FB: Food: Unprocessed 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.

South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Gauteng: Housing and Utilities: Actual Rental for Housing data was reported at 104.200 Dec2021=100 in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 104.600 Dec2021=100 for Nov 2024. South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Gauteng: Housing and Utilities: Actual Rental for Housing data is updated monthly, averaging 89.500 Dec2021=100 from Jan 2008 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 204 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 104.600 Dec2021=100 in Nov 2024 and a record low of 58.000 Dec2021=100 in Feb 2008. South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Gauteng: Housing and Utilities: Actual Rental for Housing 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): 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).

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (COICOP 02): Total: Total for South Africa (ZAFCP040200IXNBQ) from Q1 2008 to Q4 2021 about alcohol, tobacco, South Africa, beverages, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

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 118 points regarding the transport industry. This is an increase of 4.9 points from the previous year.

South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Clothing and Footwear: Clothing data was reported at 107.300 Dec2021=100 in Dec 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 107.300 Dec2021=100 for Nov 2024. South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Clothing and Footwear: Clothing data is updated monthly, averaging 89.350 Dec2021=100 from Jan 2008 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 204 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 107.300 Dec2021=100 in Dec 2024 and a record low of 63.100 Dec2021=100 in Jan 2008. South Africa Consumer Price Index (CPI): Clothing and Footwear: Clothing 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.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: Restaurants and hotels (COICOP 11): Total: Total for South Africa (ZAFCP110000GYQ) from Q1 2009 to Q3 2021 about hotel, restaurant, South Africa, CPI, price index, price, and indexes.

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.