Cumulative inflation in South Africa
In 2025, the cumulative inflation since 2010 in South Africa was 109.1 %, up from 102.5 % in 2024. This gives South Africa the 7th-highest among BRICS+ countries, the 5th-highest among G20 countries, and the 58th-highest globally (out of 189 economies with available data).
Cumulative inflation
Total growth (%) of consumer prices since 2010
South Africa
How South Africa compares
About this indicator
Inflation, measured by the growth of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), captures changes over time in the prices of goods and services consumed by households. It reflects how the cost of living evolves and directly affects the real purchasing power of households’ incomes and their welfare.
Cumulative inflation since 2010 reflects the extent to which an economy’s prices have increased or decreased since that base year. By accounting for the compounded effect of changes over time, this indicator summarizes long-term changes in prices rather than short-term fluctuations.
Calculation method: Each value on this chart represents the total percentage change since 2010. It is calculated by taking the difference between the annual price average of the year shown and that of 2010, divided by the 2010 value.
Cumulative inflation since 2010 reflects the extent to which an economy’s prices have increased or decreased since that base year. By accounting for the compounded effect of changes over time, this indicator summarizes long-term changes in prices rather than short-term fluctuations.
Calculation method: Each value on this chart represents the total percentage change since 2010. It is calculated by taking the difference between the annual price average of the year shown and that of 2010, divided by the 2010 value.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.
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