CPI Price, nominal in South Africa
South Africa: CPI Price, nominal was 220.58 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
CPI Price, nominal in South Africa, 1987–2026
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cpi price, nominal in South Africa is 220.58, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 55.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cpi price, nominal in South Africa peaked at 220.58 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 17.6, in 1987.
South Africa ranks 44th of 158 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CPI Price, nominal in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 17.6 | — |
| 1988 | 19.84 | +12.7% |
| 1989 | 22.78 | +14.8% |
| 1990 | 26.04 | +14.3% |
| 1991 | 30.03 | +15.3% |
| 1992 | 34.2 | +13.9% |
| 1993 | 37.52 | +9.7% |
| 1994 | 40.88 | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 44.42 | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 47.7 | +7.4% |
| 1997 | 51.79 | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 55.35 | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 58.22 | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 61.33 | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 64.82 | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 70.77 | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 74.79 | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 74.27 | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 75.8 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 78.27 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 83.1 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 91.34 | +9.9% |
| 2009 | 97.95 | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 101.93 | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 107.03 | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 113.17 | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 119.71 | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 127.05 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 132.79 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 141.56 | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 148.9 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 155.62 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 162 | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 167.24 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 174.97 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 187.28 | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 198.66 | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 207.32 | +4.4% |
| 2025 | 213.97 | +3.2% |
| 2026 | 220.58 | +3.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 220.58 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 178.49, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 220.58 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 185.43, 1.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 20.08 | 17.6 | 22.78 | 3 |
| 1990s | 42.61 | 26.04 | 58.22 | 10 |
| 2000s | 77.24 | 61.33 | 97.95 | 10 |
| 2010s | 130.98 | 101.93 | 162 | 10 |
| 2020s | 195.72 | 167.24 | 220.58 | 7 |
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 cpi price, nominal in South Africa?
- Cpi price, nominal in South Africa was 220.58 in 2026, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest cpi price, nominal recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 220.58 in 2026.
- What is the lowest cpi price, nominal recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.6 in 1987.
- How does South Africa rank for cpi price, nominal?
- South Africa ranks 44th out of 158 countries with data for 2026.
- Is cpi price, nominal rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as part of CPI Price, nominal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.