South Africa: Retail sales Y-on-Y
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The most recent value is 1.6 percent as of June 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 2.2 percent. Historically, the average for South Africa from January 2003 to June 2026 is 3.61 percent. The minimum of -49.9 percent was recorded in April 2020, while the maximum of 95.1 percent was reached in April 2021.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: The retail sales Y-on-Y is an aggregated measure of the sales of retail goods over a stated period. Because retail sales are a measure of consumer demand for finished goods, they are a leading macroeconomic indicator of the pulse of an economy and its projected path toward expansion or contraction. Retail sales Y-on-Y is calculated as the percent change in the Retail sales index from the same month the previous year. The Retail sales Y-on-Y measures only volume changes, i.e. price level changes are excluded.
- Source: Statistics South Africa
| Recent values | South Africa: Retail sales Y-on-Y |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 1.6 |
| 2026 May | 2.2 |
| 2026 Apr | 1.2 |
| 2026 Mar | 2.5 |
| 2026 Feb | 1.6 |
| 2026 Jan | 4.4 |
| 2025 Dec | 2.5 |
| 2025 Nov | 3.6 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | -1.70 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 1.60 | 6/2026 | percent |
| House price index | 192.12 | Q1/2026 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | 2.70 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | -22.00 | Q2/2026 | points |
| Consumer confidence | 97.58 | Q2/2026 | points |