Inflation South Africa 1961
Average inflation: 2.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.1%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 2.6%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.0%.
- Highest month
- November: 2.6%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.0%
- Difference
- 0.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (2.1% in 1961).
- 5-year average
- 1.7%
- 10-year average
- 1.7%
- All-time high (1961)
- 2.1%
- All-time low (1960)
- 1.3%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1960, inflation has risen by +0.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +1.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1961
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.0% | +1.7 |
| February | 2.3% | +1.6 |
| March | 2.0% | +1.3 |
| April | 2.0% | +1.0 |
| May | 2.3% | +1.0 |
| June | 2.0% | +0.7 |
| July | 2.0% | +0.3 |
| August | 2.0% | 0.0 |
| September | 2.0% | 0.0 |
| October | 2.0% | +0.3 |
| November | 2.6% | +1.3 |
| December | 2.0% | +0.7 |
| Average | 2.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.