South Africa vs Vietnam: CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj.
South Africa
219.53
in 2026
Vietnam
210.97
in 2026
South Africa rank
40th
Vietnam rank
42nd
CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj. over time
- South Africa
- Vietnam
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 219.53 against 210.97 in Vietnam, a difference of 8.56.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 32 shared years of data; in 1995 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 40th and Vietnam ranks 42nd of 156 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and Vietnam in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.27 | 46.18 | 5.09 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 76.91 | 64.82 | 12.09 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 130.41 | 145.12 | 14.71 | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 194.85 | 191.19 | 3.66 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cpi price, nominal, seas. adj., South Africa or Vietnam?
- South Africa, at 219.53 against 210.97 in Vietnam as of 2026.
- What is the difference in cpi price, nominal, seas. adj. between South Africa and Vietnam?
- 8.56, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Vietnam?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2026.
- How do South Africa and Vietnam rank globally for cpi price, nominal, seas. adj.?
- South Africa ranks 40th and Vietnam ranks 42nd of 156 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj.. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The consumer price index reflects the change in prices for the average consumer of a constant basket of consumer goods. Data is in nominal terms and seasonally adjusted.