South Africa Employment and Unemployment
South Africa ZA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement
ZA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data was reported at 0.482 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.498 % for 2016. ZA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data is updated yearly, averaging 0.836 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.149 % in 1991 and a record low of 0.441 % in 2007. ZA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement 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: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.49 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
ZA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 0.711 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.738 % for 2016. ZA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 1.228 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.772 % in 1991 and a record low of 0.599 % in 2007. ZA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
ZA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 0.304 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.313 % for 2016. ZA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 0.547 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.766 % in 1991 and a record low of 0.304 % in 2017. ZA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.31 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
ZA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 5.393 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.540 % for 2016. ZA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 6.945 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.660 % in 1992 and a record low of 5.175 % in 2015. ZA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.55 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
ZA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 2.561 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.652 % for 2016. ZA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 4.356 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.767 % in 1992 and a record low of 2.268 % in 2015. ZA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.65 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
ZA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 7.589 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.760 % for 2016. ZA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 8.639 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.466 % in 1992 and a record low of 7.419 % in 2015. ZA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7.76 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
ZA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 5.553 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.584 % for 2016. ZA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 9.150 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.668 % in 1995 and a record low of 4.600 % in 2011. ZA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.55 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
ZA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 3.849 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.896 % for 2016. ZA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 7.393 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.770 % in 1995 and a record low of 3.204 % in 2014. ZA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3.85 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
ZA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 6.855 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.881 % for 2016. ZA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 10.549 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.915 % in 1995 and a record low of 5.462 % in 2011. ZA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6.86 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
ZA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 23.372 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.329 % for 2016. ZA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 24.768 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.186 % in 2004 and a record low of 23.329 % in 2016. ZA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 23.37 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
ZA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 12.036 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 11.933 % for 2016. ZA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 12.964 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.608 % in 2004 and a record low of 11.754 % in 2015. ZA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 12.04 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
ZA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 32.030 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 32.087 % for 2016. ZA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 33.152 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.052 % in 2008 and a record low of 31.861 % in 2012. ZA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 32.03 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
ZA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 71.075 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 71.088 % for 2016. ZA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 64.664 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.929 % in 2014 and a record low of 56.121 % in 1995. ZA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 71.07 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
ZA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 84.115 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 84.171 % for 2016. ZA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 78.728 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84.740 % in 2014 and a record low of 66.902 % in 1995. ZA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 84.11 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
ZA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 61.115 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.033 % for 2016. ZA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 54.443 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.366 % in 2012 and a record low of 48.752 % in 1995. ZA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 61.12 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+
ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data was reported at 39.767 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 40.180 % for 2016. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 40.681 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.306 % in 1995 and a record low of 38.519 % in 2002. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39.56 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female
ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 33.277 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 33.935 % for 2016. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 32.983 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.561 % in 2008 and a record low of 29.428 % in 1991. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33.28 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male
ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data was reported at 46.213 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 46.800 % for 2016. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 48.038 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.295 % in 1995 and a record low of 45.586 % in 1992. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 46.21 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24
ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 11.086 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.263 % for 2016. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 14.878 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.960 % in 1995 and a record low of 11.086 % in 2017. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11.09 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female
ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data was reported at 8.295 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.549 % for 2016. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 12.317 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.375 % in 1995 and a record low of 8.295 % in 2017. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8.30 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male
ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data was reported at 13.837 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.935 % for 2016. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 17.711 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.571 % in 1995 and a record low of 13.837 % in 2017. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
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| 13.84 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+
ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data was reported at 40.440 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 40.200 % for 2016. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 40.120 % from Dec 1994 to 2017, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.680 % in 2000 and a record low of 27.700 % in 1997. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
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| 40.44 2017 | yearly | 1994 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female
ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 34.416 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 33.839 % for 2016. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 29.750 % from Dec 1994 to 2017, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.595 % in 2008 and a record low of 15.962 % in 2002. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; 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 |
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| 34.42 2017 | yearly | 1994 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male
ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data was reported at 46.880 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 46.990 % for 2016. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 46.880 % from Dec 1994 to 2017, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.230 % in 2000 and a record low of 33.500 % in 1997. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 46.88 2017 | yearly | 1994 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24
ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 12.520 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.330 % for 2016. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 12.910 % from Dec 2003 to 2017, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.730 % in 2008 and a record low of 12.260 % in 2012. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
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| 12.52 2017 | yearly | 2003 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female
ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data was reported at 10.100 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.590 % for 2016. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 10.535 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.800 % in 2008 and a record low of 9.590 % in 2016. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10.10 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male
ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data was reported at 14.932 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.039 % for 2016. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 14.985 % from Dec 2000 to 2017, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.652 % in 2008 and a record low of 9.640 % in 2002. ZA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; 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 |
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| 14.93 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2011 PPP
ZA: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data was reported at 42,440.492 Intl $ in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 43,002.004 Intl $ for 2016. ZA: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 38,796.809 Intl $ from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44,049.418 Intl $ in 2011 and a record low of 31,960.383 Intl $ in 1995. ZA: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP 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: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2011 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 42,440.49 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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ZA:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2017 PPP
ZA: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data was reported at 47,280.411 Intl $ in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 46,989.339 Intl $ for 2021. ZA: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 38,705.591 Intl $ from Dec 1991 to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47,280.411 Intl $ in 2022 and a record low of 31,726.662 Intl $ in 1993. ZA: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP 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: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2017 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on employment, population, GDP, and PPP data obtained from International Labour Organization, United Nations Population Division, Eurostat, OECD, and World Bank.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 47,280.411 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
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South Africa ZA: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment
ZA: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data was reported at 34.470 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 34.250 % for 2016. ZA: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 33.655 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.130 % in 2008 and a record low of 31.680 % in 2012. ZA: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment in the informal economy as a percentage of total non-agricultural employment. It basically includes all jobs in unregistered and/or small-scale private unincorporated enterprises that produce goods or services meant for sale or barter. Self-employed street vendors, taxi drivers and home-base workers, regardless of size, are all considered enterprises. However, agricultural and related activities, households producing goods exclusively for their own use (e.g. subsistence farming, domestic housework, care work, and employment of paid domestic workers), and volunteer services rendered to the community are excluded.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; ; Harmonized series
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 34.47 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Informal Employment: Female: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment
ZA: Informal Employment: Female: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data was reported at 36.860 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 36.150 % for 2016. ZA: Informal Employment: Female: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 36.505 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 39.320 % in 2008 and a record low of 34.520 % in 2012. ZA: Informal Employment: Female: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment in the informal economy as a percentage of total non-agricultural employment. It basically includes all jobs in unregistered and/or small-scale private unincorporated enterprises that produce goods or services meant for sale or barter. Self-employed street vendors, taxi drivers and home-base workers, regardless of size, are all considered enterprises. However, agricultural and related activities, households producing goods exclusively for their own use (e.g. subsistence farming, domestic housework, care work, and employment of paid domestic workers), and volunteer services rendered to the community are excluded.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; ; Harmonized series
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 36.86 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Informal Employment: Male: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment
ZA: Informal Employment: Male: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data was reported at 32.540 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 32.740 % for 2016. ZA: Informal Employment: Male: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 30.805 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.770 % in 2015 and a record low of 29.450 % in 2012. ZA: Informal Employment: Male: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Employment in the informal economy as a percentage of total non-agricultural employment. It basically includes all jobs in unregistered and/or small-scale private unincorporated enterprises that produce goods or services meant for sale or barter. Self-employed street vendors, taxi drivers and home-base workers, regardless of size, are all considered enterprises. However, agricultural and related activities, households producing goods exclusively for their own use (e.g. subsistence farming, domestic housework, care work, and employment of paid domestic workers), and volunteer services rendered to the community are excluded.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; ; Harmonized series
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 32.54 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment
ZA: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment data was reported at 12.340 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 11.840 % for 2016. ZA: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 11.585 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.340 % in 2017 and a record low of 10.360 % in 2011. ZA: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Part time employment refers to regular employment in which working time is substantially less than normal. Definitions of part time employment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: More and more women are working part-time and one of the concern is that part time work does not provide the stability that full time work does.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 12.34 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment
ZA: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment data was reported at 16.760 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.380 % for 2016. ZA: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 15.885 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.760 % in 2017 and a record low of 14.200 % in 2011. ZA: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Part time employment refers to regular employment in which working time is substantially less than normal. Definitions of part time employment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: More and more women are working part-time and one of the concern is that part time work does not provide the stability that full time work does.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 16.76 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment
ZA: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment data was reported at 8.870 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.350 % for 2016. ZA: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 8.315 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.870 % in 2017 and a record low of 7.420 % in 2011. ZA: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Part time employment refers to regular employment in which working time is substantially less than normal. Definitions of part time employment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: More and more women are working part-time and one of the concern is that part time work does not provide the stability that full time work does.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 8.87 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
ZA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 15.165 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.151 % for 2016. ZA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 18.202 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.049 % in 1992 and a record low of 14.162 % in 2014. ZA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 15.16 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
ZA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 12.375 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.370 % for 2016. ZA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 19.459 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.622 % in 2006 and a record low of 11.847 % in 2014. ZA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 12.38 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
ZA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 17.296 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 17.288 % for 2016. ZA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 17.347 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.152 % in 1991 and a record low of 15.854 % in 2008. ZA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 17.30 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management
ZA: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data was reported at 29.740 % in 2015. ZA: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data is updated yearly, averaging 29.740 % from Dec 2015 to 2015, with 1 observations. ZA: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management 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: Employment and Unemployment. The proportion of females in total employment in senior and middle management. It corresponds to major group 1 in both ISCO-08 and ISCO-88 minus category 14 in ISCO-08 (hospitality, retail and other services managers) and minus category 13 in ISCO-88 (general managers), since these comprise mainly managers of small enterprises.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 29.74 2015 | yearly | 2015 - 2015 |
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South Africa ZA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population
ZA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population data was reported at 33.750 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 33.870 % for 2016. ZA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 33.870 % from Dec 2013 to 2017, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.700 % in 2013 and a record low of 33.070 % in 2015. ZA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth 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: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 33.75 2017 | yearly | 2013 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population
ZA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data was reported at 28.570 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 28.590 % for 2016. ZA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 28.590 % from Dec 2013 to 2017, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.260 % in 2013 and a record low of 27.950 % in 2015. ZA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth 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: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 28.57 2017 | yearly | 2013 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population
ZA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data was reported at 31.150 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 31.220 % for 2016. ZA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 31.265 % from Dec 2012 to 2017, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.210 % in 2012 and a record low of 30.500 % in 2015. ZA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth 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: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 31.15 2017 | yearly | 2012 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force
ZA: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 14.610 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 11.240 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 9.050 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.610 % in 2017 and a record low of 6.870 % in 2011. ZA: Unemployment with Advance Education: % 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: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. 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 |
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| 14.61 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
ZA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 11.210 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.200 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 6.625 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.210 % in 2017 and a record low of 4.970 % in 2008. ZA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female 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: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. 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 |
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| 11.21 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
ZA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 12.990 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.750 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 7.855 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.990 % in 2017 and a record low of 5.940 % in 2008. ZA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male 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: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. 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 |
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| 12.99 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force
ZA: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 36.920 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 36.610 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 34.400 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.920 % in 2017 and a record low of 32.240 % in 2009. ZA: Unemployment with Basic Education: % 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: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. 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 |
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| 36.92 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
ZA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 31.290 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.770 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 28.625 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.290 % in 2017 and a record low of 24.680 % in 2008. ZA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female 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: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. 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 |
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| 31.29 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
ZA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 33.720 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 32.720 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 31.135 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.720 % in 2017 and a record low of 28.350 % in 2008. ZA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male 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: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. 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 |
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| 33.72 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force
ZA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 31.410 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 31.020 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 29.525 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.410 % in 2017 and a record low of 27.560 % in 2008. ZA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % 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: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. 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 |
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| 31.41 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
ZA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 25.370 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.100 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 22.655 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.370 % in 2017 and a record low of 18.890 % in 2008. ZA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female 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: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. 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 |
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| 25.37 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
ZA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 28.130 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 27.260 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 25.815 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.130 % in 2017 and a record low of 22.950 % in 2008. ZA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male 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: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. 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 |
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| 28.13 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force
ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 27.718 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 26.550 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 24.670 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.304 % in 1992 and a record low of 16.900 % in 1995. ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % 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: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
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| 27.72 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force
ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 29.503 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 28.995 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 27.074 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.605 % in 2002 and a record low of 20.186 % in 1995. ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female 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.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; 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 |
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| 30.45 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force
ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 25.480 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.560 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 22.814 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.421 % in 1992 and a record low of 15.191 % in 1995. ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male 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: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
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| 25.48 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24
ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 64.331 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 59.318 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 54.903 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.331 % in 2017 and a record low of 37.896 % in 1995. ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force 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: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
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| 64.33 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24
ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 51.919 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 48.625 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 46.350 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.137 % in 1992 and a record low of 31.521 % in 1995. ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force 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: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
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| 51.92 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24
ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 57.421 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 53.360 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 50.280 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.421 % in 2017 and a record low of 34.350 % in 1995. ZA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force 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: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
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| 57.42 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force
ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 27.330 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 26.550 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 24.660 % from Dec 1994 to 2017, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.330 % in 2017 and a record low of 4.400 % in 1994. ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: % 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: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
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| 27.33 2017 | yearly | 1994 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force
ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 29.490 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.000 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 27.210 % from Dec 1998 to 2017, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.140 % in 2002 and a record low of 25.560 % in 2009. ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female 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: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
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| 29.49 2017 | yearly | 1998 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force
ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 25.540 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.550 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 22.840 % from Dec 1998 to 2017, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.540 % in 2017 and a record low of 19.710 % in 2008. ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male 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: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
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| 25.54 2017 | yearly | 1998 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24
ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 58.650 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 59.310 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 55.175 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.310 % in 2016 and a record low of 50.310 % in 2008. ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force 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: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
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| 58.65 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24
ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 49.310 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 48.620 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 47.810 % from Dec 2008 to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.310 % in 2017 and a record low of 41.720 % in 2008. ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force 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: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; 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 |
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| 49.31 2017 | yearly | 2008 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24
ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 53.527 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 53.371 % for 2016. ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 53.052 % from Dec 2000 to 2017, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.437 % in 2003 and a record low of 45.607 % in 2008. ZA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force 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: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; 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 |
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| 53.53 2017 | yearly | 2003 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
ZA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 9.614 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.611 % for 2016. ZA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 11.256 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.530 % in 2006 and a record low of 8.841 % in 2014. ZA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.; ; 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.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 9.62 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
ZA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 9.723 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.718 % for 2016. ZA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 14.790 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.760 % in 2005 and a record low of 9.334 % in 2014. ZA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 9.72 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
ZA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 9.490 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.528 % for 2016. ZA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 9.003 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.347 % in 1991 and a record low of 8.207 % in 2008. ZA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.; ; 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.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 9.54 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
ZA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 84.835 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 84.849 % for 2016. ZA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 81.798 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.838 % in 2014 and a record low of 79.951 % in 1992. ZA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 84.83 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
ZA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 87.625 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 87.630 % for 2016. ZA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 80.541 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.153 % in 2014 and a record low of 78.378 % in 2006. ZA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 87.63 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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South Africa ZA: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
ZA: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 82.704 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 82.712 % for 2016. ZA: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 82.653 % from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84.146 % in 2008 and a record low of 79.848 % in 1991. ZA: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment 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: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 82.70 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |