South Africa: Inflation, monthly
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The most recent value is 0.4 percent as of March 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 0.9 percent. Historically, the average for South Africa from February 2007 to March 2025 is 0.45 percent. The minimum of -1.22 percent was recorded in December 2008, while the maximum of 2.04 percent was reached in July 2008.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Statistics South Africa
| Recent values | South Africa: Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2025 Mar | 0.4 |
| 2025 Feb | 0.9 |
| 2025 Jan | 0.49 |
| 2024 Dec | 0.09 |
| 2024 Nov | 0 |
| 2024 Oct | -0.09 |
| 2024 Sep | 0.09 |
| 2024 Aug | 0.09 |
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Definition: The percentage change in the CPI from one month to the next.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 6.1 | 2023 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2022 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 18.9138 | 4/2025 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 4,481.75 | 3/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 101.6000 | 3/2025 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.40 | 3/2025 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 2.11 | 3/2025 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 4,555.01 | 3/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 2,342.04 | 3/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 2,212.98 | 3/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 8.88 | 12/2024 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 11.25 | 11/2024 | percent |
| Policy rate | 7.50 | 3/2025 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 33.80 | 9/2024 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 8.30 | Q3/2024 | percent |