Economic Calendar and indicators of South Africa
Overview
| Indicator | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP q/q | 0.6% | 4 Q 2024 | -0.1% | Quarterly |
| Unemployment Rate | 31.9% | 4 Q 2024 | 32.1% | Quarterly |
| CPI y/y | 2.7% | Mar 2025 | 3.2% | Monthly |
| SARB Interest Rate Decision | 7.50% | 7.75% | ||
| Trade Balance | R20.904 B | Feb 2025 | R-16.806 B | Monthly |
Economic Calendar
Time,
Currency
Event
Actual
Forecast
Previous
2025.04.24 09:30, ZAR, PPI m/m, Actual: 0.6%, Forecast: 0.1%, Previous: 0.4%
2025.04.24 09:30, ZAR, PPI y/y, Actual: 0.5%, Forecast: 0.3%, Previous: 1.0%
2025.04.25 19:30, ZAR, CFTC ZAR Non-Commercial Net Positions, Actual: 6.1 K, Previous: 6.8 K
2025.04.27 00:00, ZAR, Freedom Day
2025.04.28 00:00, ZAR, Freedom Day
2025.04.30 06:00, ZAR, SARB Private Sector Credit y/y, Forecast: 2.72%, Previous: 3.68%
2025.04.30 06:00, ZAR, SARB M3 Money Supply y/y, Forecast: 5.70%, Previous: 6.05%
2025.04.30 12:00, ZAR, Trade Balance, Forecast: R16.591 B, Previous: R20.904 B
2025.05.01 00:00, ZAR, Workers’ Day
2025.05.02 09:00, ZAR, Absa Manufacturing PMI, Forecast: 48.3, Previous: 48.7
2025.05.02 12:00, ZAR, Total New Vehicle Sales, Previous: 49.493 K
2025.05.02 12:00, ZAR, Total New Vehicle Sales m/m, Previous: 3.2%
2025.05.02 12:00, ZAR, Total New Vehicle Sales y/y, Forecast: 6.6%, Previous: 12.5%
2025.05.02 19:30, ZAR, CFTC ZAR Non-Commercial Net Positions, Previous: 6.1 K
Economic indicators
| Market | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFTC ZAR Non-Commercial Net Positions | 6.1 K | 22 Apr 2025 | 6.8 K | Weekly |
| GDP | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| GDP q/q | 0.6% | 4 Q 2024 | -0.1% | Quarterly |
| GDP y/y | 0.9% | 4 Q 2024 | 0.4% | Quarterly |
| Labor | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Unemployment | 7.991 M | 4 Q 2024 | 8.011 M | Quarterly |
| Unemployment Rate | 31.9% | 4 Q 2024 | 32.1% | Quarterly |
| Prices | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| CPI m/m | 0.4% | Mar 2025 | 0.9% | Monthly |
| CPI y/y | 2.7% | Mar 2025 | 3.2% | Monthly |
| Core CPI m/m | 0.5% | Mar 2025 | 1.1% | Monthly |
| Core CPI y/y | 3.1% | Mar 2025 | 3.4% | Monthly |
| PPI m/m | 0.6% | Mar 2025 | 0.4% | Monthly |
| PPI y/y | 0.5% | Mar 2025 | 1.0% | Monthly |
| Money | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Gross International Reserves | $67.450 B | Mar 2025 | $66.264 B | Monthly |
| Net International Reserves | $63.167 B | Mar 2025 | $61.733 B | Monthly |
| SARB Interest Rate Decision | 7.50% | 7.75% | ||
| SARB M3 Money Supply y/y | 6.05% | Feb 2025 | 7.10% | Monthly |
| SARB Prime Rate | 11.00% | 11.25% | ||
| SARB Private Sector Credit y/y | 3.68% | Feb 2025 | 4.59% | Monthly |
| Trade | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Current Account | R-31.632 B | 4 Q 2024 | R-55.620 B | Quarterly |
| Current Account - GDP Ratio | -0.4% | 4 Q 2024 | -0.8% | Quarterly |
| Trade Balance | R20.904 B | Feb 2025 | R-16.806 B | Monthly |
| Government | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Consolidated Budget Balance | R-373.5 B | R-346.5 B | ||
| Consolidated Budget Balance - GDP Ratio | -5.0% | -4.9% | ||
| Business | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Absa Manufacturing PMI | 48.7 | Mar 2025 | 44.7 | Monthly |
| Building Permits m/m | 6.3% | Feb 2025 | -4.6% | Monthly |
| Building Permits y/y | -9.0% | Feb 2025 | 33.2% | Monthly |
| Gold Production y/y | -7.6% | Feb 2025 | 1.0% | Monthly |
| Manufacturing Production m/m | 0.3% | Feb 2025 | 0.4% | Monthly |
| Manufacturing Production y/y | -3.2% | Feb 2025 | -3.2% | Monthly |
| Mining Production m/m | -4.4% | Feb 2025 | 0.0% | Monthly |
| Mining Production y/y | -9.6% | Feb 2025 | -1.5% | Monthly |
| RMB/BER Business Confidence Index | 45 | 1 Q 2025 | 45 | Quarterly |
| S&P Global PMI | 48.3 | Mar 2025 | 49.0 | Monthly |
| Total New Vehicle Sales | 49.493 K | Mar 2025 | 47.943 K | Monthly |
| Total New Vehicle Sales m/m | 3.2% | Mar 2025 | 2.1% | Monthly |
| Total New Vehicle Sales y/y | 12.5% | Mar 2025 | 7.3% | Monthly |
| Consumer | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index | -20 | 1 Q 2025 | -6 | Quarterly |
| Retail Sales m/m | -1.3% | Feb 2025 | 0.7% | Monthly |
| Retail Sales y/y | 3.9% | Feb 2025 | 7.0% | Monthly |