Tobacco Raise taxes: Inflation-adjusted prices for most sold brand of in South Africa
South Africa: Tobacco Raise taxes: Inflation-adjusted prices for most sold brand of was 47.7 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
47.7
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
92nd
of 178 countries
All-time high
54.17
in 2020
All-time low
0.04
in 2008
Years of data
9
2008–2024
Tobacco Raise taxes: Inflation-adjusted prices for most sold brand of in South Africa, 2008–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, tobacco raise taxes: inflation-adjusted prices for most sold brand of in South Africa stood at 47.7.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco raise taxes: inflation-adjusted prices for most sold brand of in South Africa peaked at 54.17 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.04, in 2008.
South Africa ranks 92nd of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Tobacco Raise taxes: Inflation-adjusted prices for most sold brand of in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0.04 | — |
| 2010 | 50.29 | +125625.0% |
| 2012 | 50.78 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 51.65 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 52 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 49.62 | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 54.17 | +9.2% |
| 2022 | 46.59 | -14.0% |
| 2024 | 47.7 | +2.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 47.7 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 52.5, 91% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 47.7 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500, 10% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1 |
| 2010s | 50.87 | 49.62 | 52 | 5 |
| 2020s | 49.49 | 46.59 | 54.17 | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco raise taxes: inflation-adjusted prices for most sold brand of in South Africa?
- Tobacco raise taxes: inflation-adjusted prices for most sold brand of in South Africa was 47.7 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest tobacco raise taxes: inflation-adjusted prices for most sold brand of recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 54.17 in 2020.
- What is the lowest tobacco raise taxes: inflation-adjusted prices for most sold brand of recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.04 in 2008.
- How does South Africa rank for tobacco raise taxes: inflation-adjusted prices for most sold brand of?
- South Africa ranks 92nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tobacco raise taxes: inflation-adjusted prices for most sold brand of rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Tobacco Raise taxes: Inflation-adjusted prices for most sold brand of cigarettes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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