Inflation South Africa 1960
Average inflation: 1.3%
Inflation in 1960
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
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 percentage points 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 ZAR 100 this year will cost approximately ZAR 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.