Share of male vs female employment in agri in South Africa
South Africa: Share of male vs female employment in agri was 6.75 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
6.75
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
129th
of 186 countries
All-time high
11.27
in 2002
All-time low
5.37
in 2011
Years of data
35
1991–2025
Share of male vs female employment in agri in South Africa, 1991–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of male vs female employment in agri in South Africa is 6.75, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of male vs female employment in agri in South Africa peaked at 11.27 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 5.37, in 2011.
South Africa ranks 129th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Share of male vs female employment in agri in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10.65 | — |
| 1992 | 10.71 | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 10.71 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 10.67 | -0.4% |
| 1995 | 10.57 | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 10.45 | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 10.32 | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 10.21 | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 10.01 | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 9.72 | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 10.22 | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 11.27 | +10.3% |
| 2003 | 10.48 | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 9.25 | -11.8% |
| 2005 | 7.2 | -22.1% |
| 2006 | 6.78 | -5.9% |
| 2007 | 6.76 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 6.59 | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 6.08 | -7.8% |
| 2010 | 5.71 | -6.2% |
| 2011 | 5.37 | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 5.68 | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 6.09 | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 5.68 | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 6.62 | +16.6% |
| 2016 | 6.81 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 6.41 | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 6.12 | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 6.42 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 6.66 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 7.23 | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 6.79 | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 6.74 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 6.78 | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 6.75 | -0.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 6.75 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19.69, 34% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 6.75 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 45.02, 15% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.48 | 10.01 | 10.71 | 9 |
| 2000s | 8.44 | 6.08 | 11.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.09 | 5.37 | 6.81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.82 | 6.66 | 7.23 | 6 |
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 share of male vs female employment in agri in South Africa?
- Share of male vs female employment in agri in South Africa was 6.75 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of male vs female employment in agri recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 11.27 in 2002.
- What is the lowest share of male vs female employment in agri recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.37 in 2011.
- How does South Africa rank for share of male vs female employment in agri?
- South Africa ranks 129th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of male vs female employment in agri rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of male vs female employment in agri. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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