Labor productivity vs gdp per capita in South Africa
South Africa: Labor productivity vs gdp per capita was 19.42 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Labor productivity vs gdp per capita in South Africa, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labor productivity vs gdp per capita in South Africa is 19.42, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.8% on the previous year and down 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor productivity vs gdp per capita in South Africa peaked at 23.37 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 15.98, in 2001.
That places South Africa 74th out of 130 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Labor productivity vs gdp per capita in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 15.98 | — |
| 2002 | 17.39 | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 19.34 | +11.2% |
| 2004 | 19.89 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 21.26 | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 20.62 | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 21.51 | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 21.46 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 21.84 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 23.37 | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 23.09 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 23.28 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 22.9 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 22.89 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 21.92 | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 22.14 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 20.91 | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 20.57 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 21.73 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 21.63 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 20.61 | -4.7% |
| 2023 | 19.42 | -5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.92 | 15.98 | 21.84 | 9 |
| 2010s | 22.34 | 20.57 | 23.37 | 9 |
| 2020s | 20.85 | 19.42 | 21.73 | 4 |
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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 labor productivity vs gdp per capita in South Africa?
- Labor productivity vs gdp per capita in South Africa was 19.42 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest labor productivity vs gdp per capita recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 23.37 in 2010.
- What is the lowest labor productivity vs gdp per capita recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.98 in 2001.
- How does South Africa rank for labor productivity vs gdp per capita?
- South Africa ranks 74th out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is labor productivity vs gdp per capita rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Labor productivity vs gdp per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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