Colombia vs South Africa: CPI Price, nominal
Colombia
216.07
in 2026
South Africa
216.91
in 2026
Colombia rank
47th
South Africa rank
45th
CPI Price, nominal over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 216.91 against 216.07 in Colombia, a difference of 0.84.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1987 it was South Africa ahead.
Colombia ranks 47th and South Africa ranks 45th of 157 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.95 | 20.08 | 14.13 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 28.83 | 42.61 | 13.78 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 78.91 | 77.24 | 1.67 | Colombia |
| 2010s | 120.17 | 130.98 | 10.81 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 182.48 | 195.19 | 12.72 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cpi price, nominal, Colombia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 216.91 against 216.07 in Colombia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in cpi price, nominal between Colombia and South Africa?
- 0.84, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for cpi price, nominal?
- Colombia ranks 47th and South Africa ranks 45th of 157 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.