2024 Inflation Rate Sa. Annual consumer inflation cooled further in september to 3,8%, the lowest rate since march 2021 (3,2%). The inflation rate dropped for the fourth consecutive time in september to 3.8% from 4.4% in august, paving the way for a repo rate cut.

South africa inflation rate for 2021 was 4.61%, a 1.4% increase from 2020. Annual consumer price inflation was 5,2% in may, unchanged from april.