A healthy agricultural industry is vital to economic development, employment and food security. Horticultural crops account for the largest share of income from sales of goods in South African commercial agriculture, followed by field crops, animals and animal products. Explore the products that drive the agricultural industry in this edition of Stats Biz Download Stats   read more »

Stats SA kick-started the year with 20 statistical releases, with fresh economic data for November 2025. Indicators that were positive year-on-year in November 2025 include construction (buildings completed as reported by large municipalities); retail trade; tourist accommodation; restaurants, catering & fast-food; and rail transport (freight and passenger). Mining, manufacturing, electricity generation, wholesale trade, motor trade and   read more »

Consumer price inflation ticked higher in December to end the year at 3,6% from 3,5% in November. The change in the consumer price index (CPI) between November and December was 0,2%. The December print concludes the results for the calendar year. The average inflation rate for 2025 was 3,2%. This is the lowest rate in   read more »