South Africa: Restaurant and accommodation services inflation
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The most recent value is 5.08 percent as of June 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 5.61 percent. Historically, the average for South Africa from January 2009 to June 2026 is 5.52 percent. The minimum of -0.5 percent was recorded in February 2021, while the maximum of 13.67 percent was reached in April 2009.
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- Definition: Percent change in the inflation for restaurants and accomodation services compared to the same month last year. Accommodation services involve providing short-stay lodging for visitors, travelers, and students. It explicitly excludes long-term primary residence housing (classified under Real Estate). Restaurants involve the preparation and provision of complete meals, snacks, and drinks fit for immediate consumption. It excludes manufacturing and packaging food for wholesale/retail channels.
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| Recent values | South Africa: Restaurant and accommodation services inflation |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 5.08 |
| 2026 May | 5.61 |
| 2026 Apr | 5.09 |
| 2026 Mar | 5.77 |
| 2026 Feb | 3.66 |
| 2026 Jan | 3.38 |
| 2025 Dec | 2.8 |
| 2025 Nov | 2.28 |
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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 |