South Africa: Clothing and footwear inflation
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The most recent value is 1.19 percent as of June 2026, no change compared to the previous value of 1.19 percent. Historically, the average for South Africa from January 2009 to June 2026 is 2.89 percent. The minimum of 0.11 percent was recorded in October 2020, while the maximum of 6.49 percent was reached in January 2015.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Percent change in the inlfation for clothing and footwear compared to the same month last year. Clothing is defined as items primarily designed to cover, protect, or adorn the human body. Footwear is defined as outer coverings for the feet, designed to protect them or provide comfort while walking.
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| Recent values | South Africa: Clothing and footwear inflation |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 1.19 |
| 2026 May | 1.19 |
| 2026 Apr | 1.19 |
| 2026 Mar | 1.2 |
| 2026 Feb | 1.2 |
| 2026 Jan | 1.3 |
| 2025 Dec | 1.2 |
| 2025 Nov | 1.2 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 3.2 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 16.1825 | 8/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 4,889.29 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 219.2759 | 6/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.75 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 4.98 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 3.56 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 12.50 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 1.57 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 5.08 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 3.64 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 5.36 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | 1.19 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 4.13 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 2,626.80 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 2,626.80 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 2,332.03 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 8.12 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 11.25 | 11/2024 | percent |
| Policy rate | 7.00 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 33.50 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 8.30 | Q4/2025 | percent |