Inflation South Africa 2000
Average inflation: 5.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.3%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 7.0%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.3%.
- Highest month
- October: 7.0%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.3%
- 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 7.8%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 7.8%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 7.8%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 7.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.4% lower than the 5-year average of 6.7%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (5.3% in 2000).
- 5-year average
- 6.7%
- 10-year average
- 9%
- All-time high (1986)
- 18.7%
- All-time low (2000)
- 5.3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1999, inflation has fallen by +0.0 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -6.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.3% 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 €105.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2000
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1999 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.6% | -6.3 |
| February | 2.3% | -6.3 |
| March | 3.4% | -4.5 |
| April | 4.5% | -3.1 |
| May | 5.1% | -1.9 |
| June | 5.2% | -2.0 |
| July | 6.0% | +1.1 |
| August | 6.9% | +3.6 |
| September | 6.9% | +5.0 |
| October | 7.0% | +5.3 |
| November | 7.0% | +5.1 |
| December | 7.0% | +4.8 |
| Average | 5.3% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.