Gender share of part-time employment in South Africa
South Africa: Gender share of part-time employment was 57.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▼ Falling
Gender share of part-time employment in South Africa, 2008–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gender share of part-time employment in South Africa is 57.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender share of part-time employment in South Africa peaked at 65.24 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2009 and was at its lowest, 56.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2022.
That places South Africa 34th out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Gender share of part-time employment in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 63.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 2009 | 65.24 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 63.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 62.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 63.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 63.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 62.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 62.87 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 62.67 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 61.66 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 61.47 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 60.65 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 58.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 58.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 56.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 57.84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 57.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 57.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 64.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 63.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 65.24 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 2 |
| 2010s | 62.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 60.65 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 63.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.51 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 56.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 58.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 31 Cyprus 59.38 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 32 Peru 58.82 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 33 Chile 57.24 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 35 Mexico 57.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 36 Bulgaria 56.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 37 Costa Rica 55.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 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 gender share of part-time employment in South Africa?
- Gender share of part-time employment in South Africa was 57.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest gender share of part-time employment recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 65.24 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2009.
- What is the lowest gender share of part-time employment recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2022.
- How does South Africa rank for gender share of part-time employment?
- South Africa ranks 34th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gender share of part-time employment rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Gender share of part-time employment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains gender composition of part-time employment with standardised (15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+, total) and detailed age groups. Data are further broken down by professional status - employees, total employment. In order to facilitate analysis and comparisons over time, historical data for OECD members have been provided over as long a period as possible, often even before a country became a member of the Organisation. Information on the membership dates of all OECD countries can be found at OECD Ratification Dates. For detailed information on labour force surveys for all countries please see LFS_NOTES_SOURCES.