South Africa Labour Force

Labour Force

2008 - 2023 | Quarterly | Person th | Statistics South Africa

Labour Force data was reported at 24,618.629 Person th in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 24,593.912 Person th for Sep 2023. Labour Force data is updated quarterly, averaging 21,194.972 Person th from Mar 2008 to Dec 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24,618.629 Person th in Dec 2023 and a record low of 18,265.998 Person th in Dec 2010. Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.G006: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
24,618.629 Dec 2023 quarterly Mar 2008 - Dec 2023

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South Africa Labour Force

Labour Force: Female

2008 - 2023 | Quarterly | Person th | Statistics South Africa

Labour Force: Female data was reported at 11,324.807 Person th in Dec 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11,375.439 Person th for Sep 2023. Labour Force: Female data is updated quarterly, averaging 9,507.079 Person th from Mar 2008 to Dec 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,375.439 Person th in Sep 2023 and a record low of 8,121.514 Person th in Dec 2010. Labour Force: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.G006: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
11,324.807 Dec 2023 quarterly Mar 2008 - Dec 2023

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Labour Force: Male

2008 - 2023 | Quarterly | Person th | Statistics South Africa

Labour Force: Male data was reported at 13,293.822 Person th in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 13,218.473 Person th for Sep 2023. Labour Force: Male data is updated quarterly, averaging 11,649.297 Person th from Mar 2008 to Dec 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,293.822 Person th in Dec 2023 and a record low of 10,089.106 Person th in Sep 2009. Labour Force: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.G006: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
13,293.822 Dec 2023 quarterly Mar 2008 - Dec 2023

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 54.723 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 54.704 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 53.349 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.783 % in 2008 and a record low of 52.306 % in 2011. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
54.72 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 58.660 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 58.531 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 56.177 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.191 % in 2008 and a record low of 55.669 % in 2010. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
58.66 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 26.037 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.293 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 29.723 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.389 % in 1990 and a record low of 25.468 % in 2014. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
26.04 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 47.848 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 47.787 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 45.210 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.925 % in 2008 and a record low of 41.606 % in 1990. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
47.85 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 52.242 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 52.058 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 48.549 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.242 % in 2017 and a record low of 44.191 % in 1990. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
52.24 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 23.256 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23.472 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 26.944 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.336 % in 1990 and a record low of 23.054 % in 2014. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
23.26 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 62.015 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 62.036 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 62.109 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.277 % in 1990 and a record low of 59.839 % in 2011. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
62.01 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Africa South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 65.240 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 65.169 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 65.043 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.683 % in 1990 and a record low of 62.787 % in 2011. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
65.24 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 28.779 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 29.071 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 32.423 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.502 % in 1990 and a record low of 27.842 % in 2014. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
28.78 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 77.156 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 77.031 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 74.024 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.220 % in 2015 and a record low of 62.776 % in 1990. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
77.16 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 55.650 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 54.725 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 48.878 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.804 % in 2008 and a record low of 33.199 % in 2002. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
55.65 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 26.950 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 26.434 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 26.297 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.750 % in 2008 and a record low of 13.040 % in 1991. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
26.95 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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South Africa South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 48.809 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 47.659 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 40.300 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.809 % in 2017 and a record low of 16.630 % in 1960. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
48.81 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 24.431 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.580 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 23.609 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.782 % in 2008 and a record low of 11.260 % in 1960. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
24.43 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 62.954 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 62.279 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 58.118 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.406 % in 2008 and a record low of 39.607 % in 2002. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
62.95 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 29.454 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.269 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 28.677 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.721 % in 2008 and a record low of 14.420 % in 1991. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
29.45 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 77.532 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 76.525 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 69.400 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.532 % in 2017 and a record low of 30.413 % in 1960. ZA: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
77.54 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2008 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 80.460 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 80.300 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 80.580 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.310 % in 2008 and a record low of 79.080 % in 2012. ZA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
80.46 2017 yearly 2008 - 2017

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South Africa South Africa ZA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population

South Africa ZA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2008 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 87.990 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 86.390 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 88.260 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90.070 % in 2008 and a record low of 86.390 % in 2016. ZA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
87.99 2017 yearly 2008 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2008 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 83.870 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 83.080 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 84.205 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.580 % in 2008 and a record low of 83.080 % in 2016. ZA: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
83.87 2017 yearly 2008 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2008 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 40.948 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 39.994 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 36.888 % from Dec 2000 to 2017, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.452 % in 2012 and a record low of 15.282 % in 2002. ZA: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
40.95 2017 yearly 2008 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2008 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 55.200 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 54.730 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 54.140 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.040 % in 2012 and a record low of 51.780 % in 2013. ZA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
55.20 2017 yearly 2008 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2008 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 47.989 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 47.225 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 44.294 % from Dec 2000 to 2017, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.523 % in 2012 and a record low of 19.905 % in 2002. ZA: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
47.99 2017 yearly 2008 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2008 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 62.143 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.765 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 60.166 % from Dec 2000 to 2017, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.650 % in 2008 and a record low of 27.084 % in 2002. ZA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
62.14 2017 yearly 2008 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2008 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 76.850 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 76.540 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 76.210 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.050 % in 2008 and a record low of 74.920 % in 2012. ZA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
76.85 2017 yearly 2008 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2008 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 69.360 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 69.000 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 68.615 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.160 % in 2008 and a record low of 67.390 % in 2014. ZA: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
69.36 2017 yearly 2008 - 2017

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South Africa ZA: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

ZA: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 45.007 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 44.948 % for 2016. ZA: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 44.009 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.007 % in 2017 and a record low of 39.665 % in 1990. ZA: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank: Labour Force. Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
45.01 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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