Inflation in South Africa
In 2025, inflation in South Africa was 3.2 %, down from 4.4 % in 2024. This gives South Africa the 6th-highest among BRICS+ countries, the 6th-highest among G20 countries, and the 88th-highest globally (out of 193 economies with available data).
Inflation
Annual growth (%) of consumer prices
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.
Annual growth of the CPI indicates the rate at which consumer prices change compared to the previous year. The CPI series used here are based on annual price averages.
Annual growth of the CPI indicates the rate at which consumer prices change compared to the previous year. The CPI series used here are based on annual price averages.
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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