Inflation in South Africa
South Africa's consumer price inflation rate stood at 157.68 in January 2025, as measured by the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).
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2030-01-01
What Are the Latest Inflation Numbers for South Africa?
| Indicator | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|
| za-cpi | 157.68 | 2025-01-01 |
| weo-zaf-inflation | 3.00% | 2030-01-01 |
Data available via API: GET /api/v1/topics/inflation/countries/za
South Africa Headline Inflation
Data Sources and Methodology
South Africa inflation data on WorldPulse is sourced from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) via automated data pipelines, primarily through FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and direct statistical office feeds. Data is updated automatically as new CPI releases are published, typically on a monthly basis.
All time series are point-in-time reconstructed: historical values reflect what was originally published, not retroactively revised figures. This is critical for backtesting and research applications where contamination-free data is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current inflation rate in South Africa?
As of January 2025, South Africa's annual inflation rate is 157.68, as published by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). This figure represents the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), measuring how the average price of consumer goods and services has changed compared to the same month of the previous year. WorldPulse updates this data automatically as new official statistics are released.
How is inflation measured in South Africa?
Inflation in South Africa is primarily measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the average price change of a fixed basket of consumer goods and services over time. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) publishes CPI data covering categories such as food, housing, transportation, healthcare, and apparel. The year-over-year percentage change in CPI is the standard inflation rate reported in official statistics and media.
Where can I find historical inflation data for South Africa?
WorldPulse provides free access to 2 South Africa inflation time series, including headline CPI, core inflation, and producer prices. Historical data is available via the WorldPulse API and updated automatically from official statistical sources. All data is point-in-time reconstructed, meaning historical values reflect what was originally published rather than retroactively revised figures.
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Data Source
Official data published by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). Retrieved and processed via WorldPulse automated pipeline.
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# Inflation in South Africa
GET /api/v1/topics/inflation/countries/za