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Employment in South Africa - statistics & facts
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- Labor force participation rate
- 59.54%
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Labor force participation rate in South Africa 2022
- Number of employed people
- 18.9m
Detailed statistics
Total employment in South Africa 2013-2023
- Unemployment rate
- 29.81%
Detailed statistics
Unemployment rate in South Africa 2023
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Overview
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- Basic Statistic Total population of South Africa 2029
- Basic Statistic Population growth in South Africa 2022
- Basic Statistic Total population of South Africa 2022, by gender
- Basic Statistic Total population of South Africa 2022, by province
- Basic Statistic Total population of South Africa 2022, by age group
- Basic Statistic Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in South Africa 2029
- Basic Statistic Gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate in South Africa 2029
Overview
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Total population of South Africa 2029
Total population of South Africa 2029
South Africa: Total population from 2019 to 2029 (in million inhabitants)
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Population growth in South Africa 2022
Population growth in South Africa 2022
South Africa: Population growth from 2012 to 2022 (compared to previous year)
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Total population of South Africa 2022, by gender
Total population of South Africa 2022, by gender
South Africa: Total population from 2012 to 2022, by gender (in millions)
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Total population of South Africa 2022, by province
Total population of South Africa 2022, by province
Total population of South Africa in 2022, by province (in 1,000s)
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Total population of South Africa 2022, by age group
Total population of South Africa 2022, by age group
Total population of South Africa in 2022, by age group (in 1,000s)
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Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in South Africa 2029
Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in South Africa 2029
South Africa: Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in current prices from 1989 to 2029 (in U.S. dollars)
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Gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate in South Africa 2029
Gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate in South Africa 2029
South Africa: Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate from 2019 to 2029 (compared to the previous year)
Labor force
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- Premium Statistic Labor force participation rate in South Africa 2022
- Basic Statistic Labor force participation rate in South Africa 2021-2023, by population group
- Basic Statistic Labor force participation rate in South Africa 2019-2023, by age group
- Premium Statistic Female labor force participation rate in South Africa 2012-2023
- Premium Statistic Male labor force participation rate in South Africa 2013-2023
- Basic Statistic Youth labor force participation rate in South Africa 2000-2022
Labor force
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Labor force participation rate in South Africa 2022
Labor force participation rate in South Africa 2022
South Africa: Labor force participation rate from 2012 to 2022
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Labor force participation rate in South Africa 2021-2023, by population group
Labor force participation rate in South Africa 2021-2023, by population group
Labor force participation rate in South Africa from Q1 2021 to Q4 2023, by population group
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Labor force participation rate in South Africa 2019-2023, by age group
Labor force participation rate in South Africa 2019-2023, by age group
Labor force participation rate in South Africa from Q1 2019 to Q2 2023, by age group
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Female labor force participation rate in South Africa 2012-2023
Female labor force participation rate in South Africa 2012-2023
Female labor force participation rate in South Africa from 2012 to 2023
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Male labor force participation rate in South Africa 2013-2023
Male labor force participation rate in South Africa 2013-2023
Male labor force participation rate in South Africa from 2013 to 2023
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Youth labor force participation rate in South Africa 2000-2022
Youth labor force participation rate in South Africa 2000-2022
Youth labor force participation rate in South Africa from 2000 to 2022
Employment
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- Basic Statistic Total employment in South Africa 2013-2023
- Basic Statistic Employment to population ratio in South Africa 2010-2021
- Basic Statistic Quarterly employment in South Africa Q1-Q3 2023
- Basic Statistic Total employment in South Africa 2012-2023, by gender
- Basic Statistic Number of people employed in South Africa 2022, by industry
- Basic Statistic Number of female employees in South Africa Q4 2023, by industry
- Basic Statistic Number of male employees in South Africa 2023, by industry
Employment
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Total employment in South Africa 2013-2023
Total employment in South Africa 2013-2023
Number of people employed in South Africa from 2013 to 2023 (in 1,000s)
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Employment to population ratio in South Africa 2010-2021
Employment to population ratio in South Africa 2010-2021
Employment to population ratio in South Africa from 2010 to 2021
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Quarterly employment in South Africa Q1-Q3 2023
Quarterly employment in South Africa Q1-Q3 2023
Total quarterly number of employees in South Africa from 1st quarter 2022 to 3rd quarter 2023 (in 1,000s)
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Total employment in South Africa 2012-2023, by gender
Total employment in South Africa 2012-2023, by gender
Number of people employed in South Africa from 2012 to 2023, by gender (in 1,000s)
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Number of people employed in South Africa 2022, by industry
Number of people employed in South Africa 2022, by industry
Number of people employed in South Africa in Q3 2022, by industry (in 1,000s)
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Number of female employees in South Africa Q4 2023, by industry
Number of female employees in South Africa Q4 2023, by industry
Number of female employees in South Africa in quarter four in 2023, by industry (in 1,000s)
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Number of male employees in South Africa 2023, by industry
Number of male employees in South Africa 2023, by industry
Number of male employees in South Africa in Q4 2023, by industry (in1,000s)
Unemployment
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- Basic Statistic Unemployment rate in South Africa 2023
- Basic Statistic Youth unemployment rate in South Africa in 2023
- Basic Statistic Unemployment rate in South Africa 2016-2023, by gender
- Basic Statistic Unemployment rate in South Africa 2019-2023, by population group
- Basic Statistic Unemployment rate in South Africa 2019-2023, by age group
- Premium Statistic Share of people who are worried about unemployment and jobs in South Africa 2022-2023
Unemployment
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Unemployment rate in South Africa 2023
Unemployment rate in South Africa 2023
South Africa: Unemployment rate from 2004 to 2023
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Youth unemployment rate in South Africa in 2023
Youth unemployment rate in South Africa in 2023
South Africa: Youth unemployment rate from 2004 to 2023
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Unemployment rate in South Africa 2016-2023, by gender
Unemployment rate in South Africa 2016-2023, by gender
Unemployment rate in South Africa from Q1 2016 to Q2 2023, by gender
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Unemployment rate in South Africa 2019-2023, by population group
Unemployment rate in South Africa 2019-2023, by population group
Unemployment rate in South Africa from Q1 2019 to Q2 2023, by population group
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Unemployment rate in South Africa 2019-2023, by age group
Unemployment rate in South Africa 2019-2023, by age group
Unemployment rate in South Africa from Q1 2019 to Q2 2023, by age group
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Share of people who are worried about unemployment and jobs in South Africa 2022-2023
Share of people who are worried about unemployment and jobs in South Africa 2022-2023
Monthly share of people who are worried about unemployment and jobs in South Africa from January 2022 to September 2023
Wages and working hours
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- Basic Statistic Number of people employed in South Africa 2023, by working hours
- Premium Statistic Number of female employees in South Africa Q4 2023, by working hours
- Premium Statistic Number of male employees in South Africa Q4 2023, by working hours
- Premium Statistic Minimum hourly wage in South Africa 2019-2024
- Premium Statistic Gross earnings of employees in South Africa Q4 2020 - Q3 2023
- Basic Statistic Average monthly salary in South Africa 2015-2022
- Premium Statistic Highest paid professionals in South Africa 2023
Wages and working hours
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Number of people employed in South Africa 2023, by working hours
Number of people employed in South Africa 2023, by working hours
Number of people employed in South Africa as of Q3 2023, by working hours (in 1,000s)
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Number of female employees in South Africa Q4 2023, by working hours
Number of female employees in South Africa Q4 2023, by working hours
Number of female employees in South Africa as of the fourth quarter of 2023, by working hours (in 1,000s)
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Number of male employees in South Africa Q4 2023, by working hours
Number of male employees in South Africa Q4 2023, by working hours
Number of male employees in South Africa as of the fourth quarter of 2023, by working hours (in 1,000s)
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Minimum hourly wage in South Africa 2019-2024
Minimum hourly wage in South Africa 2019-2024
Minimum hourly wage in South Africa from 2019 to 2024 (in South African rands per hour)
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Gross earnings of employees in South Africa Q4 2020 - Q3 2023
Gross earnings of employees in South Africa Q4 2020 - Q3 2023
Gross earnings of employees in South Africa from 4th quarter 2020 to the 3rd quarter 2023 (in million South African rands)
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Average monthly salary in South Africa 2015-2022
Average monthly salary in South Africa 2015-2022
Average monthly earnings in South Africa from November 2018 to November 2022 (in South African rands)
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Highest paid professionals in South Africa 2023
Highest paid professionals in South Africa 2023
Average annual salary of selected high-paid professions in South Africa as of 2023, by job (in U.S. dollars)
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