Household Saving Rate in South Africa decreased to -1.20 percent in the third quarter of 2025 from -1.10 percent in the second quarter of 2025. Personal Savings in South Africa averaged 2.37 percent from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 15.50 percent in the second quarter of 1972 and a record low of -3.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007. source: Statistics South Africa



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Prime Overdraft Rate 10.25 10.25 percent Jan 2026
Consumer Confidence -9.00 -13.00 points Dec 2025
Consumer Spending 3225073.08 3203325.93 ZAR Million Sep 2025
Disposable Personal Income 5014296.00 4904765.00 ZAR Million Sep 2025
Gasoline Prices 1.26 1.29 USD/Liter Jan 2026
Households Debt to GDP 33.90 33.80 percent of GDP Jun 2025
Households Debt to Income 62.50 62.40 percent Dec 2024
Personal Savings -1.20 -1.10 percent Sep 2025
Private Sector Credit YoY 8.74 7.79 percent Dec 2025
Retail Sales MoM 0.60 0.90 percent Nov 2025
Retail Sales YoY 3.50 3.00 percent Nov 2025


South Africa Household Saving Ratio
In South Africa, household saving ratio refers to the income saved by household during a certain period of time. Based on current prices.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-1.20 -1.10 15.50 -3.20 1960 - 2025 percent Quarterly
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