Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation
South Africa
What's included in food and non-alcoholic beverages?
Food products and non-alcoholic beverages such as bread, meat, fish, dairy, vegetables, fruit, and soft drinks.
Historical trend
Comparison between food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation (dark line) and overall inflation (light line). Data available from 1971.
Recent years
| Year | Food and non-alcoholic beverages | Overall | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0% | 3.9% | -1.9 |
| 2025 | 4.2% | 3.2% | +1.0 |
| 2024 | 4.7% | 4.4% | +0.3 |
| 2023 | 10.9% | 6.1% | +4.8 |
| 2022 | 9.3% | 7.0% | +2.3 |
| 2021 | 6.1% | 4.6% | +1.5 |
| 2020 | 4.4% | 3.2% | +1.2 |
| 2019 | 3.5% | 4.1% | -0.6 |
| 2018 | 3.1% | 4.5% | -1.4 |
| 2017 | 6.9% | 5.2% | +1.7 |
Data source: OECD | Available from 1997