Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth in South Africa
South Africa: Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth was 1.16 % change on previous year in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth in South Africa, 2001–2026
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 1.16 % change on previous year for consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in 2026.
That represents a change of down 67.8% on the previous year and down 83.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in South Africa peaked at 13.51 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -1.63 % change on previous year, in 2003.
That places South Africa 104th out of 206 countries with data for 2026, 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 Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4.59 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 13.51 % change on previous year | +194.6% |
| 2003 | -1.63 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 2004 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -234.5% |
| 2005 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2006 | 4.82 % change on previous year | +138.8% |
| 2007 | 7.57 % change on previous year | +57.1% |
| 2008 | 9.15 % change on previous year | +21.0% |
| 2009 | 6.22 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 2010 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -46.2% |
| 2011 | 6.28 % change on previous year | +87.5% |
| 2012 | 5.71 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2013 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 5.48 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 6.94 % change on previous year | +33.7% |
| 2017 | 4.47 % change on previous year | -35.6% |
| 2018 | 4.56 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 3.96 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 2020 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 2021 | 5.92 % change on previous year | +94.1% |
| 2022 | 7.57 % change on previous year | +27.9% |
| 2023 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -31.4% |
| 2024 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -44.6% |
| 2025 | 3.6 % change on previous year | +25.0% |
| 2026 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -67.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 1.16 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.19 % change on previous year, 98% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 1.16 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.26 % change on previous year, 92% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.38 % change on previous year | -1.63 % change on previous year | 13.51 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.12 % change on previous year | 3.35 % change on previous year | 6.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.2 % change on previous year | 1.16 % change on previous year | 7.57 % change on previous year | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 101 Guatemala 1.19 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Ghana 1.18 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Belize 1.16 % change on previous year compare
- 105 Jordan 1.15 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Panama 1.15 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Spain 1.14 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -4.01 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0094 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -61.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -2.16 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -192.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0051 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -33.37 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 16.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in South Africa?
- Consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in South Africa was 1.16 % change on previous year in 2026, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 13.51 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.63 % change on previous year in 2003.
- How does South Africa rank for consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth?
- South Africa ranks 104th out of 206 countries with data for 2026.
- Is consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.