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# South Africa Inflation Rate

> South Africa inflation rate is 4.3% as of Jul 2026, from 5.0%. History from 1958, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

Inflation Rate in South Africa fell to 4.3% in Jul 2026 from 5.0% in Jun 2026.

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4.3% | 5.0% | 20.9% (Jan 1986) | -2.0% (Jan 2004) | 1958–2026 | % | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is South Africa's inflation rate right now?**

Inflation Rate in South Africa is 4.3% as of Jul 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for South Africa's inflation rate?**

The all-time high is 20.9% (Jan 1986); the record low is -2.0% (Jan 2004), over a series starting in 1958.

**How often is this series updated?**

Inflation Rate for South Africa is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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