Inflation South Africa 1960
Average inflation: 1.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.3%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 2.0%. The lowest inflation was in January at 0.3%.
- Highest month
- August: 2.0%
- Lowest month
- January: 0.3%
- Difference
- 1.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (1.3% in 1960).
- 5-year average
- 1.3%
- 10-year average
- 1.3%
- All-time high (1960)
- 1.3%
- All-time low (1960)
- 1.3%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1960
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 0.3% |
| February | 0.7% |
| March | 0.7% |
| April | 1.0% |
| May | 1.3% |
| June | 1.3% |
| July | 1.7% |
| August | 2.0% |
| September | 2.0% |
| October | 1.7% |
| November | 1.3% |
| December | 1.3% |
| Average | 1.3% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.