South Africa: Housing inflation
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The most recent value is 4.13 percent as of June 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 3.97 percent. Historically, the average for South Africa from January 2009 to June 2026 is 4.04 percent. The minimum of 0.55 percent was recorded in March 2021, while the maximum of 8.23 percent was reached in January 2009.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: The percent change in the inflation for housing rent compared to the same month last year. Housing inlfation refers to the total rent payments made by tenants to landlords for the right to use a residential dwelling. Crucially, this reflects the actual amount paid, regardless of any social housing benefits, housing allowances, or rent subsidies the tenant receives from public authorities. What is Included in Actual Rentals: Base rent: The core payment for the occupation of the dwelling. Heating and utility charges: Payments for utilities (like water, electricity, and heating) are included if they are billed directly by the landlord as part of the total rental payment.
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | South Africa: Housing inflation |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 4.13 |
| 2026 May | 3.97 |
| 2026 Apr | 3.97 |
| 2026 Mar | 3.97 |
| 2026 Feb | 3.7 |
| 2026 Jan | 3.7 |
| 2025 Dec | 3.7 |
| 2025 Nov | 3.21 |
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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 |