South Africa’s latest unemployment rate unpacked: Here’s what you must know
The Western Cape has contributed the most jobs, with an increase of 62,000 positions.
The Western Cape has contributed the most jobs, with an increase of 62,000 positions.
Statistics SA reported an increase in the number of young South Africans neither employed nor in education or training (NEET).
The Northern Cape recorded the largest increase in unemployment, rising by 3.7 percentage points from Q1:2024 to Q2:2024.
South Africa’s expanded unemployment rate increased to 41.9% in Q1:2024, showcasing ongoing challenges in the labour market.
South Africa’s expanded unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 of a percentage point to 41.1% in Q4: 2023 compared to Q3: 2023.
The Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q3 2023 reported significant employment gains across multiple sectors in South Africa.
Between April and June 2023, these industries contributed the most jobs and, effectrively, had a positive impact on employment in South Africa.
In the first three months of 2023, South Africa’s unemployed persons totalled 7.9 million. Here are some of the key stats you must know.
The President added that employment gains show that the government is making headway in creating jobs.
Unemployment in black South African women who are eligible for work stands at 41%, 4.2 percentage points higher than the national average.