Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index in South Africa
South Africa: Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index was -0.42 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index in South Africa, 2010–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in South Africa stood at -0.42.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 135.9% on the previous year and down 244.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in South Africa peaked at 1.5 in 2016 and was at its lowest, -2.56, in 2010.
South Africa ranks 143rd of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -2.56 | — |
| 2011 | 0.53 | -120.7% |
| 2012 | -0.09 | -117.0% |
| 2013 | -0.52 | +477.8% |
| 2014 | 0.29 | -155.8% |
| 2015 | -0.22 | -175.9% |
| 2016 | 1.5 | -781.8% |
| 2017 | -0.17 | -111.3% |
| 2018 | -1.07 | +529.4% |
| 2019 | -0.48 | -55.1% |
| 2020 | 0.16 | -133.3% |
| 2021 | 0.03 | -81.2% |
| 2022 | 0.67 | +2133.3% |
| 2023 | 1.17 | +74.6% |
| 2024 | -0.42 | -135.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's -0.42 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -0.18, 2.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- South Africa's -0.42 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.21. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +2133.3% | 0.03 | 0.67 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -0.279 | -2.56 | 1.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.322 | -0.42 | 1.17 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 141 China -0.41 compare
- 141 Kenya -0.41 compare
- 143 San Marino -0.42 compare
- 143 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) -0.42 compare
- 146 Algeria -0.43 compare
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3618 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in South Africa?
- Indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in South Africa was -0.42 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.5 in 2016.
- What is the lowest indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.56 in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index?
- South Africa ranks 143rd out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 244.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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