South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34

2000 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data was reported at 77.213 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 76.415 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data is updated yearly, averaging 76.856 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2024, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 79.640 % in 2002 and a record low of 72.221 % in 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
77.213 2024 yearly 2000 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44

2000 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data was reported at 79.931 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 79.165 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data is updated yearly, averaging 77.549 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2024, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.032 % in 2018 and a record low of 71.677 % in 2000. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
79.931 2024 yearly 2000 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64

2000 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data was reported at 25.471 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.230 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 27.811 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2024, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.817 % in 2001 and a record low of 21.499 % in 2022. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
25.471 2024 yearly 2000 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 26.758 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.990 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 26.287 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.060 % in 2002 and a record low of 13.040 % in 1991. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
26.758 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64

1970 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data was reported at 44.276 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 42.259 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 43.809 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2024, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.670 % in 1970 and a record low of 38.097 % in 2000. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
44.276 2024 yearly 1970 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Total Age

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data was reported at 55.570 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 55.020 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data is updated yearly, averaging 54.273 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.066 % in 2001 and a record low of 34.740 % in 1980. Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
55.570 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Aggregate Bands: Total Age

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data was reported at 5.834 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.897 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data is updated yearly, averaging 5.865 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.814 % in 2002 and a record low of 3.275 % in 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
5.834 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34

2000 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data was reported at 72.191 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 71.236 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data is updated yearly, averaging 68.944 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2024, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.191 % in 2024 and a record low of 64.741 % in 2010. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
72.191 2024 yearly 2000 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data was reported at 73.918 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 73.353 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data is updated yearly, averaging 69.951 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 74.290 % in 2017 and a record low of 25.800 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
73.918 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data was reported at 69.640 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 68.370 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 65.623 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.015 % in 2019 and a record low of 24.000 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
69.640 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54

2000 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data was reported at 64.506 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.020 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data is updated yearly, averaging 56.644 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2024, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.506 % in 2024 and a record low of 45.845 % in 2000. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
64.506 2024 yearly 2000 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64

2000 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data was reported at 21.047 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 21.198 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 20.056 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2024, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.707 % in 2006 and a record low of 15.402 % in 2000. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
21.047 2024 yearly 2000 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Total Age

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data was reported at 49.769 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 49.016 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data is updated yearly, averaging 47.354 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.895 % in 2001 and a record low of 16.700 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
49.769 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Total Age

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 24.673 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.019 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 23.602 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.022 % in 2002 and a record low of 11.260 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
24.673 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54 data was reported at 70.539 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 69.386 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54 data is updated yearly, averaging 65.636 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.539 % in 2024 and a record low of 25.840 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
70.539 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 25-54

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data was reported at 5.143 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.501 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data is updated yearly, averaging 4.283 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.570 % in 1960 and a record low of 2.727 % in 2012. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
5.143 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 24.673 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.019 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 23.570 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.022 % in 2002 and a record low of 11.260 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
24.673 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 25+

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data was reported at 56.774 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 55.828 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data is updated yearly, averaging 54.112 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.319 % in 2001 and a record low of 24.150 % in 1960. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
56.774 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 25+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data was reported at 51.103 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 51.878 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 52.685 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 95.900 % in 1960 and a record low of 40.454 % in 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
51.103 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data was reported at 76.219 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 75.687 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data is updated yearly, averaging 79.078 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 99.300 % in 1960 and a record low of 67.718 % in 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
76.219 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data was reported at 83.514 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 84.673 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data is updated yearly, averaging 87.589 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 99.300 % in 1960 and a record low of 82.099 % in 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
83.514 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data was reported at 83.998 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 83.619 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 83.785 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96.800 % in 1960 and a record low of 81.002 % in 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
83.998 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54

2000 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data was reported at 79.213 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 79.366 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data is updated yearly, averaging 77.784 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2024, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.724 % in 2017 and a record low of 73.826 % in 2000. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
79.213 2024 yearly 2000 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59

1970 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data was reported at 68.780 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 65.156 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data is updated yearly, averaging 67.166 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2024, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.400 % in 1970 and a record low of 62.306 % in 2010. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
68.780 2024 yearly 1970 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64

2000 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data was reported at 31.148 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 30.412 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 36.322 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2024, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.330 % in 2001 and a record low of 28.075 % in 2022. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
31.148 2024 yearly 2000 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Total Age

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data was reported at 61.749 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.414 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data is updated yearly, averaging 61.582 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.987 % in 2001 and a record low of 45.500 % in 1991. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
61.749 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Total Age

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 28.833 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 28.954 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 28.791 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.231 % in 2002 and a record low of 14.420 % in 1991. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
28.833 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64

1970 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data was reported at 51.974 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 49.623 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 55.096 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2024, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.390 % in 1970 and a record low of 48.584 % in 2022. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
51.974 2024 yearly 1970 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data was reported at 9.653 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.999 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data is updated yearly, averaging 10.477 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.690 % in 1960 and a record low of 8.347 % in 2011. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
9.653 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 65.560 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 65.155 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 64.082 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.150 % in 2008 and a record low of 46.390 % in 1991. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
65.560 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 25+

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data was reported at 71.777 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 71.464 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data is updated yearly, averaging 74.375 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94.810 % in 1960 and a record low of 66.600 % in 1997. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
71.777 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 25+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 26.758 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.990 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 26.153 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.060 % in 2002 and a record low of 13.040 % in 1991. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
26.758 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 60.468 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 59.795 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 57.023 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.468 % in 2024 and a record low of 35.440 % in 1980. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
60.468 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+

1960 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data was reported at 63.964 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 63.322 % for 2023. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data is updated yearly, averaging 63.584 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.797 % in 2001 and a record low of 52.800 % in 1997. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
63.964 2024 yearly 1960 - 2024

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South Africa Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+
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