Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in South Africa
South Africa: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 1.23 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in South Africa, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in South Africa is 1.23 % change on previous year, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and up 278.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in South Africa peaked at 13.02 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -1.66 % change on previous year, in 2023.
South Africa ranks 126th 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.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.81 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -39.1% |
| 1993 | 2.75 % change on previous year | +60.8% |
| 1994 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -35.1% |
| 1995 | 0.523 % change on previous year | -70.6% |
| 1996 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +130.7% |
| 1997 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +55.1% |
| 1998 | 2.89 % change on previous year | +54.4% |
| 1999 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 2.91 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2005 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 2006 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 2007 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 5.75 % change on previous year | +217.1% |
| 2010 | 5.31 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 2011 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -65.3% |
| 2012 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 2013 | 0.7472 % change on previous year | -31.4% |
| 2014 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +90.7% |
| 2015 | -0.4898 % change on previous year | -134.4% |
| 2016 | 0.645 % change on previous year | -231.7% |
| 2017 | -0.6898 % change on previous year | -207.0% |
| 2018 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -495.6% |
| 2019 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -25.9% |
| 2020 | 13.02 % change on previous year | +543.9% |
| 2021 | -0.9573 % change on previous year | -107.4% |
| 2022 | -1.3 % change on previous year | +36.0% |
| 2023 | -1.66 % change on previous year | +27.7% |
| 2024 | 0.2912 % change on previous year | -117.5% |
| 2025 | 1.34 % change on previous year | +360.8% |
| 2026 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2027 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.05 % change on previous year | 0.523 % change on previous year | 2.93 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.76 % change on previous year | 1.81 % change on previous year | 5.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.46 % change on previous year | -0.6898 % change on previous year | 5.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.65 % change on previous year | -1.66 % change on previous year | 13.02 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 123 India 1.27 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Guyana 1.25 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Suriname 1.23 % change on previous year compare
- 127 Indonesia 1.21 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Sweden 1.18 % change on previous year compare
- 129 East Timor 1.18 % change on previous year compare
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 persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in South Africa?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in South Africa was 1.23 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 13.02 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.66 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does South Africa rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+)?
- South Africa ranks 126th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 278.5%. 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 Persons outside the 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 Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.