Incidence of full-time and part-time employment based on in South Africa

South Africa: Incidence of full-time and part-time employment based on was 90.11 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
90.11 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
11th
of 39 countries
All-time high
92.54 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
in 2011
All-time low
89.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
in 2022
Years of data
18
2008–2025

Incidence of full-time and part-time employment based on in South Africa, 2008–2025

0204060801002008201620252008: 92.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2009: 91.8 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2010: 92.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2011: 92.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2012: 92.3 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2013: 91.7 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2014: 92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2015: 91.3 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2016: 91.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2017: 91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2018: 90.9 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2019: 90.7 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2020: 89.7 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2021: 89.8 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2022: 89.4 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2023: 89.8 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2024: 89.8 Percentage of population in the same subgroup2025: 90.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 90.11 Percentage of population in the same subgroup for incidence of full-time and part-time employment based on in 2025.

That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, incidence of full-time and part-time employment based on in South Africa peaked at 92.54 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2011 and was at its lowest, 89.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2022.

South Africa ranks 11th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Incidence of full-time and part-time employment based on in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Incidence of full-time and part-time employment based on OECD-harmonized definition in South Africa, 2008 to 2025.
Year Percentage of population in the same subgroup Change
2008 92.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
2009 91.84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup -0.3%
2010 92.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +0.3%
2011 92.54 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +0.4%
2012 92.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup -0.3%
2013 91.71 Percentage of population in the same subgroup -0.6%
2014 91.96 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +0.3%
2015 91.33 Percentage of population in the same subgroup -0.7%
2016 91.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup -0.2%
2017 91.05 Percentage of population in the same subgroup -0.2%
2018 90.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup -0.1%
2019 90.67 Percentage of population in the same subgroup -0.3%
2020 89.69 Percentage of population in the same subgroup -1.1%
2021 89.78 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +0.1%
2022 89.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup -0.4%
2023 89.82 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +0.5%
2024 89.83 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +0.0%
2025 90.11 Percentage of population in the same subgroup +0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 91.96 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 91.84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 92.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 2
2010s 91.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 90.67 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 92.54 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 10
2020s 89.77 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 89.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 90.11 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 6

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 8 Czechia 92.81 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
  2. 9 Malta 92.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
  3. 10 Cyprus 92.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
  4. 11 Netherlands 64.87 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
  5. 12 Sweden 88.4 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
  6. 13 Spain 88.25 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
  7. 14 Costa Rica 87.96 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is incidence of full-time and part-time employment based on in South Africa?
Incidence of full-time and part-time employment based on in South Africa was 90.11 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest incidence of full-time and part-time employment based on recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 92.54 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2011.
What is the lowest incidence of full-time and part-time employment based on recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 89.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2022.
How does South Africa rank for incidence of full-time and part-time employment based on?
South Africa ranks 11th out of 39 countries with data for 2025.
Is incidence of full-time and part-time employment based on rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Incidence of full-time and part-time employment based on OECD-harmonized definition. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Incidence of full-time and part-time employment based on OECD-harmonized definition
Unit
Percentage of population in the same subgroup
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
53 places, 1,792 data points, 1976–2025
Last refreshed

This dataset contains incidences and 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. Part-time employment is based on a common 30-usual-hour cut-off in the main job. 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.