Inflation South Africa 2005
Average inflation: 2.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.1%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 2.6%. The lowest inflation was in June at 1.6%.
- Highest month
- September: 2.6%
- Lowest month
- June: 1.6%
- Difference
- 1.0 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 1.7%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 1.7%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 1.7%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 1.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.4% lower than the 5-year average of 4.5%.
- 5-year average
- 4.5%
- 10-year average
- 5.6%
- All-time high (1986)
- 18.7%
- All-time low (2004)
- -0.7%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2004, inflation has fallen by +2.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +4.1 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 2005
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.1% | +4.1 |
| February | 1.8% | +3.4 |
| March | 1.9% | +3.6 |
| April | 2.1% | +3.9 |
| May | 1.9% | +3.7 |
| June | 1.6% | +3.1 |
| July | 2.1% | +2.9 |
| August | 2.5% | +3.8 |
| September | 2.6% | +3.2 |
| October | 2.4% | +1.9 |
| November | 1.8% | -0.5 |
| December | 2.0% | -0.2 |
| Average | 2.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.