Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in South Africa
South Africa: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) was 895.49 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in South Africa, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in South Africa stood at 895.49.
The figure is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in South Africa peaked at 1,127 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 654.3, in 2011.
South Africa ranks 40th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 808.14 | — |
| 2006 | 810.21 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 818.52 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 837.38 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 852.44 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 714.41 | -16.2% |
| 2011 | 654.3 | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 723 | +10.5% |
| 2013 | 763.7 | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 738.29 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 853.15 | +15.6% |
| 2016 | 857.09 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 860.84 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 872.36 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 889.04 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 1,127 | +26.7% |
| 2021 | 1,018 | -9.7% |
| 2022 | 847.54 | -16.7% |
| 2023 | 844.99 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 848.86 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 865.25 | +1.9% |
| 2026 | 880.39 | +1.8% |
| 2027 | 895.49 | +1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 825.34 | 808.14 | 852.44 | 5 |
| 2010s | 792.62 | 654.3 | 889.04 | 10 |
| 2020s | 915.9 | 844.99 | 1,127 | 8 |
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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 time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in South Africa?
- Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in South Africa was 895.49 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,127 in 2020.
- What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 654.3 in 2011.
- How does South Africa rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates)?
- South Africa ranks 40th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. Persons in time-related underemployment comprise all persons in employment, who satisfy the following three criteria during the reference period: a) are willing to work additional hours; b) are available to work additional hours i.e., are ready, within a specified subsequent period, to work additional hours, given opportunities for additional work; and c) worked less than a threshold relating to working time i.e., persons whose hours actually worked in all jobs during the reference period were below a threshold, to be chosen according to national circumstances. For details, refer to the Resolution concerning the measurement of underemployment and inadequate employment situations. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.