Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled) in South Africa
South Africa: Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled) was 1.08 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled) in South Africa, 2006–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) in South Africa is 1.08 % change on previous year, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 8.1% on the previous year and up 126.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) in South Africa peaked at 7.37 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -13.14 % change on previous year, in 2020.
South Africa ranks 100th 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.
Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1.38 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 1.56 % change on previous year | +13.0% |
| 2008 | -2.36 % change on previous year | -251.0% |
| 2009 | -4.68 % change on previous year | +98.5% |
| 2010 | -3.72 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2011 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -164.0% |
| 2012 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 2013 | 2.69 % change on previous year | +161.0% |
| 2014 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 2015 | 4.88 % change on previous year | +171.5% |
| 2016 | -0.8165 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 2017 | 0.476 % change on previous year | -158.3% |
| 2018 | 1.68 % change on previous year | +253.8% |
| 2019 | 0.9545 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 2020 | -13.14 % change on previous year | -1476.6% |
| 2021 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -114.0% |
| 2022 | 7.37 % change on previous year | +300.1% |
| 2023 | 6.24 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 2024 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 2025 | -0.569 % change on previous year | -127.9% |
| 2026 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -305.8% |
| 2027 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 1.08 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 1.08 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.9 % change on previous year, 37% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled) in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1476.6% | 0.9545 % change on previous year | -13.14 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -1.02 % change on previous year | -4.68 % change on previous year | 1.56 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.14 % change on previous year | -3.72 % change on previous year | 4.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7538 % change on previous year | -13.14 % change on previous year | 7.37 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 97 Singapore 1.12 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Morocco 1.09 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Bhutan 1.09 % change on previous year compare
- 101 Ireland 1.06 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Suriname 1.03 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Mongolia 1.01 % 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 total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) in South Africa?
- Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) in South Africa was 1.08 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7.37 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.14 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled)?
- South Africa ranks 100th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ilo modelled) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.1%. 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 Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled estimates), 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 Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total weekly hours worked of employed persons International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.