Non-fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers in South Africa
South Africa: Non-fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers was 172.44 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Non-fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers in South Africa, 1985–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for non-fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers in South Africa is 172.44, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Over the whole period, non-fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers in South Africa peaked at 2,442 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 172.44, in 2024.
That places South Africa 64th out of 82 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Non-fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1,800 | — |
| 1986 | 1,863 | +3.5% |
| 1987 | 1,650 | -11.4% |
| 1988 | 2,442 | +48.0% |
| 2024 | 172.44 | -92.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,939 | 1,650 | 2,442 | 4 |
| 2020s | 172.44 | 172.44 | 172.44 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is non-fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers in South Africa?
- Non-fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers in South Africa was 172.44 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest non-fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2,442 in 1988.
- What is the lowest non-fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 172.44 in 2024.
- How does South Africa rank for non-fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers?
- South Africa ranks 64th out of 82 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Non-fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The incidence rate is the average number of new cases of non-fatal occupational injury during the calendar year per 100,000 workers in the reference group. Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the Occupational Safety and Health Statistics (OSH) database description.