Inflation South Africa 2006
Average inflation: 3.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 4.8%. The lowest inflation was in April at 1.8%.
- Highest month
- December: 4.8%
- Lowest month
- April: 1.8%
- Difference
- 3.0 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 5.9%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 5.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.9%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.8% lower than the 5-year average of 4.0%.
- 5-year average
- 4%
- 10-year average
- 5.2%
- All-time high (1987)
- 16.2%
- All-time low (2004)
- -0.7%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2005, inflation has risen by +1.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +2.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.2% 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 €103.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2006
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.1% | 0.0 |
| February | 2.2% | +0.4 |
| March | 1.9% | 0.0 |
| April | 1.8% | -0.3 |
| May | 2.4% | +0.5 |
| June | 3.4% | +1.8 |
| July | 3.3% | +1.2 |
| August | 3.9% | +1.4 |
| September | 4.1% | +1.5 |
| October | 4.5% | +2.1 |
| November | 4.5% | +2.7 |
| December | 4.8% | +2.8 |
| Average | 3.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.