Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in South Africa
South Africa: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment was 5.07 million Persons in 2014. ▲ Rising
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in South Africa, 2008–2014
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2014, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in South Africa stood at 5.07 million Persons. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and up 19.4% over ten years.
South Africa ranks 4th of 46 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4.25 million Persons | — |
| 2009 | 4.40 million Persons | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 4.56 million Persons | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 4.64 million Persons | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 4.78 million Persons | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 4.89 million Persons | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 5.07 million Persons | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.32 million Persons | 4.25 million Persons | 4.40 million Persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.79 million Persons | 4.56 million Persons | 5.07 million Persons | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in South Africa?
- Labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in South Africa was 5.07 million Persons in 2014, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.07 million Persons in 2014.
- What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.25 million Persons in 2008.
- How does South Africa rank for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment?
- South Africa ranks 4th out of 46 countries with data for 2014.
- Is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3). Data definition and source The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.