Stats SA has completed a comprehensive revision of the gross domestic product (GDP) following an extensive rebasing and benchmarking exercise. The refreshed GDP includes improved methodology, new data sources and a new base year. The update has resulted in an upward revision of the economy’s size, changes to the structure of industries, and better measurement of read more »
What happens when everyday problems, from disruption of the supply of utilities (e.g. water, electricity, etc.) to family property ownership become disputes that affect people’s lives? According to a new report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the proportion of individuals who experienced one or more disputes increased between the 2021/22 and 2025/26 reporting read more »
How are South Africans travelling within their own country, and how much are they spending along the way? Domestic tourism offers a glimpse into how households use their time and money to travel within and explore the country, whether through short day trips or overnight stays at destinations across its nine provinces. The latest results read more »
22 October 2026 Statistics South Africa to release results of the benchmarked and rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release rebased and benchmarked Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates, along with restated provincial GDP estimates, at a media briefing in Tshwane on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Rebasing involves changing the read more »
Annual consumer price index (CPI) inflation edged higher in September 2026, rising to 4,5% from 4,4% in August 2026 and 4,3% in July 2026. The index increased by 0,4% between August and September, up from 0% recorded between July and August. Meat inflation at an 18-month low Annual inflation for food & non-alcoholic beverages (NAB) accelerated for a read more »
A census is often associated with numbers: how many people live in a country, how many are male or female, and so on. But behind every number is a story about how people live, interact and experience life in society. Download Mbalo Brief _October2026.
Every journey tells a story, whether it is a family discovering a new corner of South Africa, a visitor arriving from abroad or a traveller spending a weekend away from home. Beyond the experiences and destinations, tourism also has a measurable impact on the country’s economy, supporting jobs and creating opportunities for businesses and communities. read more »
Expenditure patterns across South Africa’s provinces are similar but not identical. The provincial government’s biggest task is managing the country’s public education and healthcare systems. Together, these two functions accounted for 75,8% of total provincial government expenditure in 2024/2025. Explore the spending priorities of provincial governments, as well as other stories, in this edition of read more »
The end of the quarter is typically a busy time for Stats SA, with several quarterly outputs published alongside the regular monthly indicators. The national statistical agency released 28 publications, with many providing economic data for July. The latest economic indicators Figure 1 provides a snapshot of the most recent data. Mining, electricity generation, buildings completed read more »
01 October 2026 30 Years of Counting South Africa Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), invites members of the media to roundtable discussions with the Statistician-General, Risenga Maluleke, and Heads of National Statistical Offices from SADC countries. This is part of the ongoing 30 years of Census read more »