South Africa vs Palestine: Consumer price index
South Africa
209.92 2010 = 100
in 2025
Palestine
209.56 2010 = 100
in 2025
South Africa rank
53rd
Palestine rank
54th
Consumer price index over time
- South Africa
- Palestine
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 209.92 2010 = 100 against 209.56 2010 = 100 in Palestine, a difference of 0.36 2010 = 100.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 30 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Palestine ahead.
South Africa ranks 53rd and Palestine ranks 54th of 189 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Palestine in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Palestine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52.1 2010 = 100 | 60.34 2010 = 100 | 8.24 2010 = 100 | Palestine |
| 2000s | 75.75 2010 = 100 | 80.05 2010 = 100 | 4.3 2010 = 100 | Palestine |
| 2010s | 128.5 2010 = 100 | 108.16 2010 = 100 | 20.34 2010 = 100 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 187.94 2010 = 100 | 144.44 2010 = 100 | 43.5 2010 = 100 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher consumer price index, South Africa or Palestine?
- South Africa, at 209.92 2010 = 100 against 209.56 2010 = 100 in Palestine as of 2025.
- What is the difference in consumer price index between South Africa and Palestine?
- 0.36 2010 = 100, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Palestine?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Palestine rank globally for consumer price index?
- South Africa ranks 53rd and Palestine ranks 54th of 189 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Consumer price index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The CPI shows the average price level of goods and services purchased by consumers. This is expressed relative to a base year – in this case 2010. For example, a CPI of 120 means that prices were 20% higher than in 2010.