Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual in South Africa

South Africa: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual was 1.72 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2027)
1.72 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
70th
of 188 countries
All-time high
26.74 % change on previous year
in 2020
All-time low
-16.74 % change on previous year
in 2022
Years of data
22
2006–2027

Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual in South Africa, 2006–2027

-20-1001020302006201620272006: 0.256 % change on previous year2007: 1 % change on previous year2008: 2.3 % change on previous year2009: 1.8 % change on previous year2010: -16.2 % change on previous year2011: -8.4 % change on previous year2012: 10.5 % change on previous year2013: 5.6 % change on previous year2014: -3.3 % change on previous year2015: 15.6 % change on previous year2016: 0.462 % change on previous year2017: 0.438 % change on previous year2018: 1.3 % change on previous year2019: 1.9 % change on previous year2020: 26.7 % change on previous year2021: -9.7 % change on previous year2022: -16.7 % change on previous year2023: -0.301 % change on previous year2024: 0.458 % change on previous year2025: 1.9 % change on previous year2026: 1.8 % change on previous year2027: 1.7 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in South Africa is 1.72 % change on previous year, measured in 2027.

The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and up 291.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in South Africa peaked at 26.74 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -16.74 % change on previous year, in 2022.

That places South Africa 70th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in South Africa, 2006 to 2027.
Year % change on previous year Change
2006 0.2556 % change on previous year
2007 1.03 % change on previous year +301.2%
2008 2.3 % change on previous year +124.7%
2009 1.8 % change on previous year -21.9%
2010 -16.19 % change on previous year -1000.2%
2011 -8.41 % change on previous year -48.0%
2012 10.5 % change on previous year -224.8%
2013 5.63 % change on previous year -46.4%
2014 -3.33 % change on previous year -159.1%
2015 15.56 % change on previous year -567.7%
2016 0.4622 % change on previous year -97.0%
2017 0.4376 % change on previous year -5.3%
2018 1.34 % change on previous year +205.7%
2019 1.91 % change on previous year +42.9%
2020 26.74 % change on previous year +1298.1%
2021 -9.66 % change on previous year -136.1%
2022 -16.74 % change on previous year +73.2%
2023 -0.3008 % change on previous year -98.2%
2024 0.4579 % change on previous year -252.2%
2025 1.93 % change on previous year +321.5%
2026 1.75 % change on previous year -9.3%
2027 1.72 % change on previous year -2.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.35 % change on previous year 0.2556 % change on previous year 2.3 % change on previous year 4
2010s 0.7903 % change on previous year -16.19 % change on previous year 15.56 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.7368 % change on previous year -16.74 % change on previous year 26.74 % change on previous year 8

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 67 Guatemala 1.82 % change on previous year compare
  2. 68 Equatorial Guinea 1.82 % change on previous year compare
  3. 69 Cape Verde 1.72 % change on previous year compare
  4. 71 Ghana 1.71 % change on previous year compare
  5. 72 Philippines 1.7 % change on previous year compare
  6. 73 India 1.68 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in South Africa?
Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in South Africa was 1.72 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 26.74 % change on previous year in 2020.
What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -16.74 % change on previous year in 2022.
How does South Africa rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual?
South Africa ranks 70th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 291.9%. 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 Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
276 places, 6,047 data points, 2006–2027
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The year-on-year percentage change in Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.