Fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate was 1.54 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1997–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate in South Africa is 1.54 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 62.8% on the previous year and up 213.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 18.34 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -9.11 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places South Africa 32nd out of 130 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | -7.65 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 9.76 % change on previous year | -227.6% |
| 1999 | 18.33 % change on previous year | +87.7% |
| 2000 | -2.93 % change on previous year | -116.0% |
| 2001 | -0.9176 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 2002 | -3.41 % change on previous year | +271.7% |
| 2003 | -2.13 % change on previous year | -37.7% |
| 2004 | -4.77 % change on previous year | +124.1% |
| 2005 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -202.7% |
| 2006 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -67.8% |
| 2007 | 0.0025 % change on previous year | -99.8% |
| 2008 | 18.34 % change on previous year | +742884.2% |
| 2009 | -3.49 % change on previous year | -119.0% |
| 2010 | -3.5 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 0.8894 % change on previous year | -125.4% |
| 2012 | 0.4086 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 2013 | 2.1 % change on previous year | +413.7% |
| 2014 | 0.4895 % change on previous year | -76.7% |
| 2015 | 2.68 % change on previous year | +447.8% |
| 2016 | 0.0252 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 2017 | 1.84 % change on previous year | +7198.1% |
| 2018 | -0.2102 % change on previous year | -111.4% |
| 2019 | 0.1466 % change on previous year | -169.8% |
| 2020 | -9.11 % change on previous year | -6310.6% |
| 2021 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -131.8% |
| 2022 | 3.79 % change on previous year | +30.8% |
| 2023 | 4.13 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 2024 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -62.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.81 % change on previous year | -7.65 % change on previous year | 18.33 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 0.7172 % change on previous year | -4.77 % change on previous year | 18.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4863 % change on previous year | -3.5 % change on previous year | 2.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6485 % change on previous year | -9.11 % change on previous year | 4.13 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 29 Philippines 1.74 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Indonesia 1.69 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Brunei Darussalam 1.63 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Mauritius 1.5 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Japan 1.44 % change on previous year compare
- 35 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.4 % 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 fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate in South Africa was 1.54 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 18.34 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.11 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 32nd out of 130 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertility and female labor force participation, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 213.8%. 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 Fertility and female labor force participation, 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 Fertility and female labor force participation. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fertility rate versus female labor force participation rate Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility and female labor force participation. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.