Consumer price index in South Africa
South Africa: Consumer price index was 209.92 2010 = 100 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
209.92 2010 = 100
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
53rd
of 189 countries
All-time high
209.92 2010 = 100
in 2025
All-time low
1.78 2010 = 100
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Consumer price index in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2010 = 100.
Analysis
In 2025, consumer price index in South Africa stood at 209.92 2010 = 100. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 61.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer price index in South Africa peaked at 209.92 2010 = 100 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.78 2010 = 100, in 1960.
That places South Africa 53rd out of 189 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumer price index in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 2010 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.78 2010 = 100 | — |
| 1961 | 1.81 2010 = 100 | +2.1% |
| 1962 | 1.84 2010 = 100 | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 1.86 2010 = 100 | +1.3% |
| 1964 | 1.91 2010 = 100 | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 1.98 2010 = 100 | +4.1% |
| 1966 | 2.05 2010 = 100 | +3.5% |
| 1967 | 2.13 2010 = 100 | +3.5% |
| 1968 | 2.17 2010 = 100 | +2.0% |
| 1969 | 2.24 2010 = 100 | +3.2% |
| 1970 | 2.35 2010 = 100 | +5.0% |
| 1971 | 2.49 2010 = 100 | +6.0% |
| 1972 | 2.65 2010 = 100 | +6.4% |
| 1973 | 2.9 2010 = 100 | +9.4% |
| 1974 | 3.24 2010 = 100 | +11.7% |
| 1975 | 3.68 2010 = 100 | +13.4% |
| 1976 | 4.08 2010 = 100 | +11.0% |
| 1977 | 4.54 2010 = 100 | +11.2% |
| 1978 | 5.04 2010 = 100 | +11.1% |
| 1979 | 5.71 2010 = 100 | +13.3% |
| 1980 | 6.49 2010 = 100 | +13.7% |
| 1981 | 7.48 2010 = 100 | +15.3% |
| 1982 | 8.58 2010 = 100 | +14.6% |
| 1983 | 9.63 2010 = 100 | +12.3% |
| 1984 | 10.74 2010 = 100 | +11.5% |
| 1985 | 12.49 2010 = 100 | +16.3% |
| 1986 | 14.82 2010 = 100 | +18.7% |
| 1987 | 17.22 2010 = 100 | +16.2% |
| 1988 | 19.42 2010 = 100 | +12.8% |
| 1989 | 22.28 2010 = 100 | +14.7% |
| 1990 | 25.47 2010 = 100 | +14.3% |
| 1991 | 29.38 2010 = 100 | +15.3% |
| 1992 | 33.45 2010 = 100 | +13.9% |
| 1993 | 36.7 2010 = 100 | +9.7% |
| 1994 | 39.98 2010 = 100 | +8.9% |
| 1995 | 43.45 2010 = 100 | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 46.65 2010 = 100 | +7.4% |
| 1997 | 50.66 2010 = 100 | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 54.14 2010 = 100 | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 56.95 2010 = 100 | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 59.99 2010 = 100 | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 63.41 2010 = 100 | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 69.43 2010 = 100 | +9.5% |
| 2003 | 73.38 2010 = 100 | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 72.87 2010 = 100 | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 74.37 2010 = 100 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 76.78 2010 = 100 | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 81.53 2010 = 100 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 89.61 2010 = 100 | +9.9% |
| 2009 | 96.09 2010 = 100 | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 100 2010 = 100 | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 105 2010 = 100 | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 111.03 2010 = 100 | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 117.44 2010 = 100 | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 124.65 2010 = 100 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 130.28 2010 = 100 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 138.88 2010 = 100 | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 146.08 2010 = 100 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 152.67 2010 = 100 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 158.94 2010 = 100 | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 164.07 2010 = 100 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 171.65 2010 = 100 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 183.73 2010 = 100 | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 194.9 2010 = 100 | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 203.4 2010 = 100 | +4.4% |
| 2025 | 209.92 2010 = 100 | +3.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 209.92 2010 = 100 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 174.32 2010 = 100, 1.2× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 209.92 2010 = 100 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 206.33 2010 = 100, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.98 2010 = 100 | 1.78 2010 = 100 | 2.24 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.67 2010 = 100 | 2.35 2010 = 100 | 5.71 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.92 2010 = 100 | 6.49 2010 = 100 | 22.28 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 41.68 2010 = 100 | 25.47 2010 = 100 | 56.95 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 75.75 2010 = 100 | 59.99 2010 = 100 | 96.09 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 128.5 2010 = 100 | 100 2010 = 100 | 158.94 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 187.94 2010 = 100 | 164.07 2010 = 100 | 209.92 2010 = 100 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer price index in South Africa?
- Consumer price index in South Africa was 209.92 2010 = 100 in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumer price index recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 209.92 2010 = 100 in 2025.
- What is the lowest consumer price index recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.78 2010 = 100 in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for consumer price index?
- South Africa ranks 53rd out of 189 countries with data for 2025.
- Is consumer price index rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumer price index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.