South Africa Inflation Rate
4.3%▼ −0.72 pt
Jul 2026 · Monthly
South Africa's annual inflation rate fell to 4.26% in July 2026 from 4.98% in the prior month. The print remains well below the all-time high of 20.94% set in January 1986 and above the all-time low of -2.0% recorded in January 2004. Data span back to 1958.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3% | 5.0% | 20.9%Jan 1986 | -2.0%Jan 2004 | 1958 – 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Inflation Rate in South Africa averaged 6.5% from 1958 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 20.9% in Jan 1986 and a record low of -2.0% in Jan 2004. The series is reported monthly with history from 1958.
The inflation rate measures the year-over-year change in the consumer price index for South Africa. It is reported monthly as a percentage. The series covers the period from January 1958 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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