Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate was -2.42 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1992–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in South Africa is -2.42 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 74.5% on the previous year and up 50.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 30.79 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -9.48 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places South Africa 144th out of 186 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0.0203 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -0.4384 % change on previous year | -2261.8% |
| 1994 | -0.7767 % change on previous year | +77.1% |
| 1995 | -0.8858 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 1996 | -1.22 % change on previous year | +37.9% |
| 1997 | -1.11 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1998 | -0.8749 % change on previous year | -21.5% |
| 1999 | -1.38 % change on previous year | +57.8% |
| 2000 | -1.99 % change on previous year | +43.9% |
| 2001 | -2.91 % change on previous year | +46.7% |
| 2002 | -2.97 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2003 | -1.33 % change on previous year | -55.2% |
| 2004 | -3.72 % change on previous year | +179.7% |
| 2005 | -2.15 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 2006 | -2.12 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2007 | -1.87 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 2008 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -290.2% |
| 2009 | -0.3907 % change on previous year | -111.0% |
| 2010 | -6.49 % change on previous year | +1560.7% |
| 2011 | 6.63 % change on previous year | -202.1% |
| 2012 | -8.23 % change on previous year | -224.2% |
| 2013 | -4.89 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 2014 | -9.03 % change on previous year | +84.7% |
| 2015 | 10.52 % change on previous year | -216.5% |
| 2016 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 2017 | 4.64 % change on previous year | +23.3% |
| 2018 | -6.6 % change on previous year | -242.2% |
| 2019 | 4.6 % change on previous year | -169.7% |
| 2020 | 30.79 % change on previous year | +569.5% |
| 2021 | -0.6527 % change on previous year | -102.1% |
| 2022 | -9.48 % change on previous year | +1353.0% |
| 2023 | -2.42 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.8341 % change on previous year | -1.38 % change on previous year | 0.0203 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -1.59 % change on previous year | -3.72 % change on previous year | 3.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.5093 % change on previous year | -9.03 % change on previous year | 10.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.56 % change on previous year | -9.48 % change on previous year | 30.79 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 141 Montenegro -2.35 % change on previous year compare
- 142 North Macedonia -2.39 % change on previous year compare
- 143 United States Virgin Islands -2.39 % change on previous year compare
- 145 Jordan -2.44 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Djibouti -2.46 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Cape Verde -2.47 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for South Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.242 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2122 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8748 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 58,057 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 45,189 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in South Africa was -2.42 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 30.79 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.48 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does South Africa rank for employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 144th out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
- Is employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment in agri vs urban pop. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment in agriculture vs. urban population ILO via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment in agri vs urban pop. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.