Inflation South Africa 2001
Average inflation: 5.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 7.8%. The lowest inflation was in October at 4.0%.
- Highest month
- February: 7.8%
- Lowest month
- October: 4.0%
- Difference
- 3.8 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 5.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 5.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.7% lower than the 5-year average of 6.4%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (5.3% in 2000).
- 5-year average
- 6.4%
- 10-year average
- 8%
- All-time high (1986)
- 18.7%
- All-time low (2000)
- 5.3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2000, the difference is minimal (+0.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +5.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.7% 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 €105.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2001
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1% | +4.5 |
| February | 7.8% | +5.5 |
| March | 7.4% | +4.0 |
| April | 6.5% | +2.0 |
| May | 6.4% | +1.3 |
| June | 6.3% | +1.1 |
| July | 5.3% | -0.7 |
| August | 4.6% | -2.3 |
| September | 4.4% | -2.5 |
| October | 4.0% | -3.0 |
| November | 4.3% | -2.7 |
| December | 4.6% | -2.4 |
| Average | 5.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.