Labor participation rate, total in South Africa
South Africa: Labor participation rate, total was 6.6% in 2011. ▬ Flat
Labor participation rate, total in South Africa, 1990–2011
Source: International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database. Measured in % of total population ages 65+.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 6.6% for labor participation rate, total in 2011.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 43.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor participation rate, total in South Africa peaked at 15.9% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2.0%, in 2007.
South Africa ranks 51st of 52 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Labor participation rate, total in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % of total population ages 65+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.4% | — |
| 1991 | 6.3% | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 6.2% | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 6.0% | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 5.9% | -1.7% |
| 1996 | 5.8% | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 5.7% | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 6.3% | +10.5% |
| 1999 | 8.4% | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 9.9% | +17.6% |
| 2001 | 11.6% | +17.8% |
| 2002 | 13.6% | +17.2% |
| 2003 | 15.9% | +16.5% |
| 2004 | 9.8% | -38.1% |
| 2005 | 5.9% | -40.3% |
| 2006 | 3.4% | -41.5% |
| 2007 | 2.0% | -42.2% |
| 2008 | 3.6% | +79.9% |
| 2009 | 6.3% | +77.1% |
| 2010 | 6.6% | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 6.6% | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.3% | 5.7% | 8.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.2% | 2.0% | 15.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 2 |
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- 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)
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- 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)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labor participation rate, total in South Africa?
- Labor participation rate, total in South Africa was 6.6% in 2011, according to International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.
- What is the highest labor participation rate, total recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 15.9% in 2003.
- What is the lowest labor participation rate, total recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.0% in 2007.
- How does South Africa rank for labor participation rate, total?
- South Africa ranks 51st out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is labor participation rate, total rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database, published as part of Labor participation rate, total (% of total population ages 65+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 65 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. The participation rates are harmonized to account for differences in national data collection and tabulation methodologies as well as for other country-specific factors such as military service requirements. The series includes both nationally reported and imputed data and only estimates that are national, meaning there are no geographic limitations in coverage.