Inflation South Africa 1995
Average inflation: 8.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 8.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 11.1%. The lowest inflation was in October at 6.4%.
- Highest month
- April: 11.1%
- Lowest month
- October: 6.4%
- Difference
- 4.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 9.2%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 9.2%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 9.2%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 9.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.6% lower than the 5-year average of 11.3%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (8.7% in 1995).
- 5-year average
- 11.3%
- 10-year average
- 13.3%
- All-time high (1986)
- 18.7%
- All-time low (1995)
- 8.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1994, the difference is minimal (-0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +4.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 6.7% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €108.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1995
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1994 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9.7% | -0.3 |
| February | 9.8% | -0.1 |
| March | 10.4% | +1.3 |
| April | 11.1% | +4.2 |
| May | 10.9% | +3.7 |
| June | 10.0% | +2.7 |
| July | 9.0% | +0.9 |
| August | 7.7% | -1.5 |
| September | 6.6% | -3.5 |
| October | 6.4% | -3.3 |
| November | 6.4% | -3.5 |
| December | 6.9% | -2.9 |
| Average | 8.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.