House price growth in South Africa
South Africa's house price growth is 2.69 % — #29 of 54 countries on the atlas (lower is better). Period 2026-Q1.
Real house prices in South Africa rose 2.7 % over the past year — beyond general inflation.
Real year-on-year change in residential property prices (BIS). Framed for buyers — slower growth is greener; homeowners may read it the other way.
House price growth nearby: Japan 2.31 % · Greece 2.61 % · Italy 2.87 % · Slovenia 2.98 %
How to read this figure
Real year-on-year change in residential property prices from the BIS — inflation-adjusted, so it shows whether homes beat or trailed prices in general. Base-independent, which is what makes ~60 countries honestly comparable in one ranking. The colour scale takes the buyer’s side (slower growth = greener); an existing owner may read it the opposite way.