South Africa — Unemployment, Total (% of Total Labor Force)

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Statistical Overview
Year Unemployment, Total (% of Total Labor Force) YoY Change YoY % Change
2024 33.17 - -
2023 32.10 +1.07 +3.23%
2022 33.27 -1.17 -3.65%
2021 34.01 -0.74 -2.22%
2020 29.22 +4.79 +14.09%
Key Metrics

Max: 34.01 (2021)

Min: 22.29 (2007)

Key Economic Figures

Population
60,414,495
2023 • 60.414495M
GDP (Nominal)
$377.78B
2023 • $6,253 per capita
Area
1,219,090 km²
2022 • 1,219,090 km²