South Africa - Employment as a share of population aged 15 years and above

41.6 (%) in 2023

In 2023, employment to population ratio for South Africa was 41.6 %. Though South Africa employment to population ratio fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2004 - 2023 period ending at 41.6 % in 2023.

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What is employment to population ratio?

Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.

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