South Africa vs Yemen: CPI Price, nominal
South Africa
220.58
in 2026
Yemen
217.06
in 2015
South Africa rank
44th
Yemen rank
47th
CPI Price, nominal over time
- South Africa
- Yemen
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 220.58 against 217.06 in Yemen, a difference of 3.52.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 1997 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 44th and Yemen ranks 47th of 158 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Yemen in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 53.57 | 26.66 | 26.91 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 79.01 | 55.74 | 23.27 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 116.95 | 150.78 | 33.83 | Yemen |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cpi price, nominal, South Africa or Yemen?
- South Africa, at 220.58 against 217.06 in Yemen as of 2026.
- What is the difference in cpi price, nominal between South Africa and Yemen?
- 3.52, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Yemen?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2015.
- How do South Africa and Yemen rank globally for cpi price, nominal?
- South Africa ranks 44th and Yemen ranks 47th 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.