Inflation South Africa 1965
Average inflation: 4.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.1%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.7%. The lowest inflation was in November at 3.3%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.7%
- Lowest month
- November: 3.3%
- Difference
- 1.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.9% higher than the 5-year average of 2.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.1% in 1965).
- 5-year average
- 2.2%
- 10-year average
- 2.1%
- All-time high (1965)
- 4.1%
- All-time low (1962)
- 1.2%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1964, inflation has risen by +1.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +4.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.1% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
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 €104.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1965
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1964 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7% | +4.1 |
| February | 4.7% | +3.7 |
| March | 4.1% | +2.2 |
| April | 4.4% | +2.2 |
| May | 4.4% | +2.2 |
| June | 4.3% | +2.1 |
| July | 4.0% | +1.5 |
| August | 4.3% | +1.8 |
| September | 3.7% | +0.5 |
| October | 3.7% | +0.2 |
| November | 3.3% | -0.8 |
| December | 3.3% | -1.1 |
| Average | 4.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.