Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 1.23 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 1.23 % change on previous year for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in 2027.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 36.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 5.07 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -6.49 % change on previous year, in 2020.
South Africa ranks 91st of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 1993 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +33.9% |
| 1994 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -27.9% |
| 1995 | 0.8893 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 1996 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +41.5% |
| 1997 | 1.52 % change on previous year | +20.9% |
| 1998 | 2 % change on previous year | +31.7% |
| 1999 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 2001 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 1.83 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2006 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 1.44 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2009 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -224.2% |
| 2010 | -1.6 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 2011 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -191.2% |
| 2012 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +68.4% |
| 2013 | 3.08 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 2014 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
| 2015 | 4.76 % change on previous year | +99.2% |
| 2016 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -75.9% |
| 2017 | 1.93 % change on previous year | +68.6% |
| 2018 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +29.0% |
| 2020 | -6.49 % change on previous year | -363.8% |
| 2021 | 5.07 % change on previous year | -178.1% |
| 2022 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2023 | 4.55 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 2025 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -45.0% |
| 2026 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 2027 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.78 % change on previous year | 0.8893 % change on previous year | 2.55 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.29 % change on previous year | -1.79 % change on previous year | 1.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2 % change on previous year | -1.6 % change on previous year | 4.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.79 % change on previous year | -6.49 % change on previous year | 5.07 % change on previous year | 8 |
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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)
- 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 labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in South Africa was 1.23 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.07 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.49 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 91st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.4%. 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 Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), 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 Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.