Botswana vs South Africa: CPI Price, nominal
Botswana
225.34
in 2026
South Africa
220.58
in 2026
Botswana rank
42nd
South Africa rank
44th
CPI Price, nominal over time
- Botswana
- South Africa
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 225.34 against 220.58 in South Africa, a difference of 4.76.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1987 it was South Africa ahead.
Botswana ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 44th of 158 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.8 | 20.08 | 6.27 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 29.35 | 42.61 | 13.26 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 67.61 | 77.24 | 9.64 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 133.71 | 130.98 | 2.74 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 194.38 | 195.72 | 1.34 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cpi price, nominal, Botswana or South Africa?
- Botswana, at 225.34 against 220.58 in South Africa as of 2026.
- What is the difference in cpi price, nominal between Botswana and South Africa?
- 4.76, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and South Africa?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do Botswana and South Africa rank globally for cpi price, nominal?
- Botswana ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 44th of 158 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as CPI Price, nominal. 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 not seasonally adjusted.