South Africa - Labor force participation rate
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate) in South Africa was 19.06 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 27.82 in 2002, while its lowest value was 11.26 in 1960.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 11.26 |
| 1970 | 16.83 |
| 1980 | 11.86 |
| 1985 | 13.85 |
| 1991 | 11.64 |
| 1997 | 17.30 |
| 1998 | 20.40 |
| 1999 | 25.70 |
| 2000 | 26.77 |
| 2001 | 27.50 |
| 2002 | 27.82 |
| 2003 | 26.74 |
| 2004 | 25.35 |
| 2005 | 25.38 |
| 2006 | 26.65 |
| 2007 | 26.13 |
| 2008 | 27.77 |
| 2009 | 25.30 |
| 2010 | 23.52 |
| 2011 | 23.48 |
| 2012 | 22.93 |
| 2013 | 23.63 |
| 2014 | 22.85 |
| 2015 | 23.78 |
| 2016 | 23.57 |
| 2017 | 24.18 |
| 2018 | 22.64 |
| 2019 | 23.20 |
| 2020 | 19.06 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in South Africa was 18.96 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 39.61 in 1990, while its lowest value was 18.96 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 39.61 |
| 1991 | 38.99 |
| 1992 | 38.29 |
| 1993 | 37.58 |
| 1994 | 36.82 |
| 1995 | 35.98 |
| 1996 | 35.26 |
| 1997 | 34.50 |
| 1998 | 33.69 |
| 1999 | 32.88 |
| 2000 | 32.06 |
| 2001 | 31.44 |
| 2002 | 30.80 |
| 2003 | 30.16 |
| 2004 | 29.56 |
| 2005 | 29.04 |
| 2006 | 28.66 |
| 2007 | 28.34 |
| 2008 | 28.07 |
| 2009 | 25.57 |
| 2010 | 23.75 |
| 2011 | 23.64 |
| 2012 | 23.01 |
| 2013 | 23.64 |
| 2014 | 22.79 |
| 2015 | 23.68 |
| 2016 | 23.44 |
| 2017 | 24.04 |
| 2018 | 22.49 |
| 2019 | 23.06 |
| 2020 | 18.96 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate) in South Africa was 22.71 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 33.71 in 2008, while its lowest value was 14.42 in 1991.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 25.51 |
| 1970 | 24.23 |
| 1980 | 19.09 |
| 1985 | 18.38 |
| 1991 | 14.42 |
| 1997 | 22.10 |
| 1998 | 25.60 |
| 1999 | 28.60 |
| 2000 | 31.92 |
| 2001 | 31.80 |
| 2002 | 31.92 |
| 2003 | 30.62 |
| 2004 | 28.88 |
| 2005 | 30.17 |
| 2006 | 30.04 |
| 2007 | 30.85 |
| 2008 | 33.71 |
| 2009 | 30.84 |
| 2010 | 28.75 |
| 2011 | 27.48 |
| 2012 | 27.81 |
| 2013 | 27.89 |
| 2014 | 27.70 |
| 2015 | 29.47 |
| 2016 | 29.25 |
| 2017 | 29.16 |
| 2018 | 28.22 |
| 2019 | 28.16 |
| 2020 | 22.71 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in South Africa was 22.55 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 57.06 in 1990, while its lowest value was 22.55 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 57.06 |
| 1991 | 55.89 |
| 1992 | 54.57 |
| 1993 | 53.21 |
| 1994 | 51.74 |
| 1995 | 50.12 |
| 1996 | 48.70 |
| 1997 | 47.20 |
| 1998 | 45.58 |
| 1999 | 43.91 |
| 2000 | 42.23 |
| 2001 | 40.94 |
| 2002 | 39.60 |
| 2003 | 38.24 |
| 2004 | 37.00 |
| 2005 | 35.93 |
| 2006 | 35.15 |
| 2007 | 34.52 |
| 2008 | 33.99 |
| 2009 | 31.04 |
| 2010 | 28.87 |
| 2011 | 27.51 |
| 2012 | 27.76 |
| 2013 | 27.77 |
| 2014 | 27.51 |
| 2015 | 29.24 |
| 2016 | 29.00 |
| 2017 | 28.92 |
| 2018 | 27.98 |
| 2019 | 27.95 |
| 2020 | 22.55 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate) in South Africa was 20.89 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 30.74 in 2008, while its lowest value was 13.04 in 1991.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 18.40 |
| 1970 | 20.50 |
| 1980 | 15.53 |
| 1985 | 16.10 |
| 1991 | 13.04 |
| 1997 | 19.60 |
| 1998 | 22.90 |
| 1999 | 27.10 |
| 2000 | 29.37 |
| 2001 | 29.68 |
| 2002 | 29.88 |
| 2003 | 28.69 |
| 2004 | 27.12 |
| 2005 | 27.79 |
| 2006 | 28.37 |
| 2007 | 28.55 |
| 2008 | 30.74 |
| 2009 | 28.08 |
| 2010 | 26.15 |
| 2011 | 25.49 |
| 2012 | 25.38 |
| 2013 | 25.77 |
| 2014 | 25.28 |
| 2015 | 26.64 |
| 2016 | 26.42 |
| 2017 | 26.68 |
| 2018 | 25.44 |
| 2019 | 25.69 |
| 2020 | 20.89 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in South Africa was 20.77 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 48.33 in 1990, while its lowest value was 20.77 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 48.33 |
| 1991 | 47.43 |
| 1992 | 46.43 |
| 1993 | 45.39 |
| 1994 | 44.28 |
| 1995 | 43.06 |
| 1996 | 42.00 |
| 1997 | 40.87 |
| 1998 | 39.66 |
| 1999 | 38.43 |
| 2000 | 37.18 |
| 2001 | 36.22 |
| 2002 | 35.23 |
| 2003 | 34.23 |
| 2004 | 33.31 |
| 2005 | 32.51 |
| 2006 | 31.93 |
| 2007 | 31.46 |
| 2008 | 31.05 |
| 2009 | 28.33 |
| 2010 | 26.33 |
| 2011 | 25.59 |
| 2012 | 25.40 |
| 2013 | 25.72 |
| 2014 | 25.17 |
| 2015 | 26.49 |
| 2016 | 26.24 |
| 2017 | 26.50 |
| 2018 | 25.25 |
| 2019 | 25.52 |
| 2020 | 20.77 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in South Africa was 54.07 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 54.07 in 2019, while its lowest value was 44.27 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 44.27 |
| 1991 | 44.59 |
| 1992 | 44.96 |
| 1993 | 45.35 |
| 1994 | 45.76 |
| 1995 | 46.20 |
| 1996 | 46.55 |
| 1997 | 46.91 |
| 1998 | 47.31 |
| 1999 | 47.74 |
| 2000 | 48.22 |
| 2001 | 48.59 |
| 2002 | 48.99 |
| 2003 | 49.43 |
| 2004 | 49.88 |
| 2005 | 50.32 |
| 2006 | 50.70 |
| 2007 | 51.07 |
| 2008 | 51.45 |
| 2009 | 49.90 |
| 2010 | 48.38 |
| 2011 | 49.11 |
| 2012 | 49.59 |
| 2013 | 50.73 |
| 2014 | 51.11 |
| 2015 | 52.60 |
| 2016 | 52.82 |
| 2017 | 53.89 |
| 2018 | 53.85 |
| 2019 | 54.07 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in South Africa was 66.31 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 75.43 in 1990, while its lowest value was 63.01 in 2011.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 75.43 |
| 1991 | 75.12 |
| 1992 | 74.82 |
| 1993 | 74.39 |
| 1994 | 73.83 |
| 1995 | 73.17 |
| 1996 | 72.46 |
| 1997 | 71.75 |
| 1998 | 71.08 |
| 1999 | 70.35 |
| 2000 | 69.60 |
| 2001 | 69.01 |
| 2002 | 68.39 |
| 2003 | 67.82 |
| 2004 | 67.32 |
| 2005 | 66.94 |
| 2006 | 66.71 |
| 2007 | 66.63 |
| 2008 | 66.75 |
| 2009 | 65.02 |
| 2010 | 63.37 |
| 2011 | 63.01 |
| 2012 | 63.69 |
| 2013 | 63.90 |
| 2014 | 64.28 |
| 2015 | 65.70 |
| 2016 | 65.96 |
| 2017 | 66.43 |
| 2018 | 66.19 |
| 2019 | 66.31 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in South Africa was 60.13 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 60.13 in 2019, while its lowest value was 55.80 in 2010.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 59.69 |
| 1991 | 59.66 |
| 1992 | 59.67 |
| 1993 | 59.63 |
| 1994 | 59.54 |
| 1995 | 59.42 |
| 1996 | 59.24 |
| 1997 | 59.08 |
| 1998 | 58.96 |
| 1999 | 58.84 |
| 2000 | 58.72 |
| 2001 | 58.62 |
| 2002 | 58.53 |
| 2003 | 58.48 |
| 2004 | 58.47 |
| 2005 | 58.51 |
| 2006 | 58.60 |
| 2007 | 58.76 |
| 2008 | 59.01 |
| 2009 | 57.38 |
| 2010 | 55.80 |
| 2011 | 55.99 |
| 2012 | 56.57 |
| 2013 | 57.25 |
| 2014 | 57.64 |
| 2015 | 59.09 |
| 2016 | 59.34 |
| 2017 | 60.10 |
| 2018 | 59.96 |
| 2019 | 60.13 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) in South Africa was 44.08 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 48.52 in 2017, while its lowest value was 16.63 in 1960.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 16.63 |
| 1970 | 24.09 |
| 1980 | 22.83 |
| 1985 | 26.69 |
| 1991 | 29.54 |
| 1994 | 38.90 |
| 1996 | 36.60 |
| 1997 | 33.80 |
| 1998 | 37.10 |
| 1999 | 43.90 |
| 2000 | 42.61 |
| 2001 | 42.22 |
| 2002 | 40.78 |
| 2003 | 39.91 |
| 2004 | 38.01 |
| 2005 | 39.87 |
| 2006 | 40.50 |
| 2007 | 40.50 |
| 2008 | 47.93 |
| 2009 | 46.26 |
| 2010 | 44.64 |
| 2011 | 45.03 |
| 2012 | 45.22 |
| 2013 | 46.17 |
| 2014 | 46.39 |
| 2015 | 47.64 |
| 2016 | 47.65 |
| 2017 | 48.52 |
| 2018 | 48.42 |
| 2019 | 48.49 |
| 2020 | 44.08 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in South Africa was 46.21 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 48.46 in 2017, while its lowest value was 44.04 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 44.17 |
| 1991 | 44.33 |
| 1992 | 44.50 |
| 1993 | 44.69 |
| 1994 | 44.91 |
| 1995 | 45.14 |
| 1996 | 45.35 |
| 1997 | 45.57 |
| 1998 | 45.80 |
| 1999 | 46.06 |
| 2000 | 46.33 |
| 2001 | 46.54 |
| 2002 | 46.78 |
| 2003 | 47.01 |
| 2004 | 47.24 |
| 2005 | 47.44 |
| 2006 | 47.58 |
| 2007 | 47.69 |
| 2008 | 47.78 |
| 2009 | 46.12 |
| 2010 | 44.51 |
| 2011 | 44.92 |
| 2012 | 45.11 |
| 2013 | 46.08 |
| 2014 | 46.30 |
| 2015 | 47.56 |
| 2016 | 47.58 |
| 2017 | 48.46 |
| 2018 | 48.37 |
| 2019 | 48.45 |
| 2020 | 44.04 |
| 2021 | 46.21 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in South Africa was 76.74 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 77.66 in 2018, while its lowest value was 30.41 in 1960.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Labor data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 30.41 |
| 1970 | 47.30 |
| 1980 | 49.36 |
| 1985 | 55.70 |
| 1991 | 64.92 |
| 1994 | 66.61 |
| 1996 | 69.19 |
| 1997 | 64.38 |
| 1998 | 66.61 |
| 1999 | 76.08 |
| 2000 | 71.34 |
| 2001 | 70.51 |
| 2002 | 68.97 |
| 2003 | 68.52 |
| 2004 | 67.03 |
| 2005 | 68.92 |
| 2006 | 70.07 |
| 2007 | 69.60 |
| 2008 | 74.44 |
| 2009 | 74.18 |
| 2010 | 73.71 |
| 2011 | 75.16 |
| 2012 | 74.88 |
| 2013 | 76.28 |
| 2014 | 76.36 |
| 2015 | 76.79 |
| 2016 | 76.52 |
| 2017 | 77.43 |
| 2018 | 77.66 |
| 2019 | 77.61 |
| 2020 | 76.74 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in South Africa was 77.17 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 77.66 in 2018, while its lowest value was 59.77 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 59.77 |
| 1991 | 60.28 |
| 1992 | 60.87 |
| 1993 | 61.53 |
| 1994 | 62.29 |
| 1995 | 63.15 |
| 1996 | 63.98 |
| 1997 | 64.87 |
| 1998 | 65.83 |
| 1999 | 66.88 |
| 2000 | 68.02 |
| 2001 | 68.94 |
| 2002 | 69.94 |
| 2003 | 70.98 |
| 2004 | 71.98 |
| 2005 | 72.87 |
| 2006 | 73.53 |
| 2007 | 74.05 |
| 2008 | 74.44 |
| 2009 | 74.18 |
| 2010 | 73.71 |
| 2011 | 75.16 |
| 2012 | 74.88 |
| 2013 | 76.28 |
| 2014 | 76.36 |
| 2015 | 76.79 |
| 2016 | 76.52 |
| 2017 | 77.43 |
| 2018 | 77.66 |
| 2019 | 77.61 |
| 2020 | 76.74 |
| 2021 | 77.17 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate) in South Africa was 57.44 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 64.39 in 2008, while its lowest value was 45.50 in 1991.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 54.68 |
| 1970 | 50.93 |
| 1980 | 46.25 |
| 1985 | 47.92 |
| 1991 | 45.50 |
| 1994 | 58.40 |
| 1996 | 52.90 |
| 1997 | 52.50 |
| 1998 | 55.70 |
| 1999 | 57.70 |
| 2000 | 59.73 |
| 2001 | 59.88 |
| 2002 | 59.13 |
| 2003 | 58.25 |
| 2004 | 56.71 |
| 2005 | 57.85 |
| 2006 | 57.80 |
| 2007 | 58.19 |
| 2008 | 64.39 |
| 2009 | 62.36 |
| 2010 | 60.56 |
| 2011 | 59.91 |
| 2012 | 60.39 |
| 2013 | 60.53 |
| 2014 | 60.75 |
| 2015 | 62.04 |
| 2016 | 62.27 |
| 2017 | 62.66 |
| 2018 | 62.35 |
| 2019 | 62.48 |
| 2020 | 57.44 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in South Africa was 59.88 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 73.90 in 1990, while its lowest value was 57.39 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 73.90 |
| 1991 | 73.53 |
| 1992 | 73.11 |
| 1993 | 72.64 |
| 1994 | 72.09 |
| 1995 | 71.47 |
| 1996 | 70.88 |
| 1997 | 70.25 |
| 1998 | 69.58 |
| 1999 | 68.86 |
| 2000 | 68.11 |
| 2001 | 67.51 |
| 2002 | 66.88 |
| 2003 | 66.23 |
| 2004 | 65.63 |
| 2005 | 65.10 |
| 2006 | 64.71 |
| 2007 | 64.41 |
| 2008 | 64.19 |
| 2009 | 62.17 |
| 2010 | 60.39 |
| 2011 | 59.76 |
| 2012 | 60.25 |
| 2013 | 60.41 |
| 2014 | 60.64 |
| 2015 | 61.94 |
| 2016 | 62.18 |
| 2017 | 62.59 |
| 2018 | 62.29 |
| 2019 | 62.43 |
| 2020 | 57.39 |
| 2021 | 59.88 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate) in South Africa was 50.55 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 55.79 in 2008, while its lowest value was 34.74 in 1980.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 35.76 |
| 1970 | 37.31 |
| 1980 | 34.74 |
| 1985 | 37.17 |
| 1991 | 37.51 |
| 1994 | 47.70 |
| 1995 | 54.29 |
| 1996 | 44.00 |
| 1997 | 42.60 |
| 1998 | 45.90 |
| 1999 | 49.90 |
| 2000 | 50.75 |
| 2001 | 50.71 |
| 2002 | 49.60 |
| 2003 | 48.70 |
| 2004 | 46.98 |
| 2005 | 48.46 |
| 2006 | 48.78 |
| 2007 | 48.96 |
| 2008 | 55.79 |
| 2009 | 53.96 |
| 2010 | 52.27 |
| 2011 | 52.17 |
| 2012 | 52.51 |
| 2013 | 53.08 |
| 2014 | 53.31 |
| 2015 | 54.59 |
| 2016 | 54.71 |
| 2017 | 55.36 |
| 2018 | 55.16 |
| 2019 | 55.27 |
| 2020 | 50.55 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in South Africa was 52.87 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 58.78 in 1990, while its lowest value was 50.55 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 58.78 |
| 1991 | 58.65 |
| 1992 | 58.51 |
| 1993 | 58.35 |
| 1994 | 58.17 |
| 1995 | 57.97 |
| 1996 | 57.78 |
| 1997 | 57.59 |
| 1998 | 57.38 |
| 1999 | 57.17 |
| 2000 | 56.94 |
| 2001 | 56.76 |
| 2002 | 56.57 |
| 2003 | 56.38 |
| 2004 | 56.21 |
| 2005 | 56.05 |
| 2006 | 55.94 |
| 2007 | 55.86 |
| 2008 | 55.79 |
| 2009 | 53.96 |
| 2010 | 52.27 |
| 2011 | 52.17 |
| 2012 | 52.51 |
| 2013 | 53.08 |
| 2014 | 53.31 |
| 2015 | 54.59 |
| 2016 | 54.71 |
| 2017 | 55.36 |
| 2018 | 55.16 |
| 2019 | 55.27 |
| 2020 | 50.55 |
| 2021 | 52.87 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
