Seychelles recorded the highest Gross National Income (GNI) per capita in Africa as of 2023, at 16,940 U.S. dollars. The African island was, therefore, the only high-income country on the continent, according to the source's classification. Mauritius, Gabon, Botswana, Libya, South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Algeria, and Namibia were defined as upper-middle-income economies, those with a GNI per capita between 4,516 U.S. dollars and 14,005 U.S. dollars. On the opposite, 20 African countries recorded a GNI per capita below 1,145 U.S. dollars, being thus classified as low-income economies. Among them, Burundi presented the lowest income per capita, some 230 U.S. dollars. Poverty and population growth in Africa Despite a few countries being in the high income and upper-middle countries classification, Africa had a significant number of people living under extreme poverty. However, this number is expected to decline gradually in the upcoming years, with experts forecasting that this number will decrease to almost 400 million individuals by 2030 from nearly 430 million in 2023, despite the continent currently having the highest population growth rate globally. African economic growth and prosperity In recent years, Africa showed significant growth in various industries, such as natural gas production, clean energy generation, and services exports. Furthermore, it is forecast that the GDP growth rate would reach 4.5 percent by 2027, keeping the overall positive trend of economic growth in the continent.

As of 2024, Morocco had the highest average monthly salaries in Africa. Employees in the country earned around ***** U.S. dollars per month. South Africa and Tunisia followed, with average monthly salaries amounting to ***** U.S. dollars and ***** U.S. dollars, respectively.

Wages in South Africa decreased to 28289 ZAR/Month in the first quarter of 2025 from 28316 ZAR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - South Africa Total Quarterly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This dataset provides values for GDP PER CAPITA reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The average monthly salary for South Africans who were employed in the formal non-agricultural sector was just over 26,800 South African rands (comparable to roughly 1,500 U.S. dollars) in November 2023, which represented a yearly increase of tw0 percent. During the period under review, the overall growth trend was positive, with the earnings increasing by 24.4 percent from 21,500 South African rands (approximately 1,180 U.S. dollars) in November 2018.    Minimum wage and highest-paid professions    Starting in March 2023, the minimum hourly wage in the country increased to 25.42 South African rands (comparable to 1.40 U.S. dollars), which represented an increase of 9.6 percent from 23.19 South African rands (1.27 U.S. dollars) per hour in the preceding year. On the other hand, professionals in executive and change management positions were paid the highest salaries in South Africa, with an average of 74,000 U.S. dollars yearly. Individuals with jobs in retail, trade, and craft followed, receiving an average of 66,000 U.S. dollars per annum.       Highest unemployment among Black South Africans In 2022, the unemployment rate in South Africa was nearly 30 percent following an increasing trend since 2008. The rate was highest among Black South Africans reaching as high as 36.8 percent in the second quarter of 2023. Moreover, Colored South Africans followed with around 22 percent, while white South Africans had a much lower unemployment rate of over 7 percent.

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Seychelles had the largest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in Africa as of 2024. The value amounted to 21,630 U.S. dollars. Mauritius followed with around 12,330 U.S. dollars, whereas Gabon registered 8,840 U.S. dollars. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing a country’s GDP by its population, meaning that some of the largest economies are not ranked within the leading ten. Impact of COVID-19 on North Africa’s GDP When looking at the GDP growth rate in Africa in 2024, Libya had the largest estimated growth in Northern Africa, a value of 7.8 percent compared to the previous year. Niger and Senegal were at the top of the list with rates of 10.4 percent and 8.3 percent, respectively. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on the economy was severe. The growth of the North African real GDP was estimated at minus 1.1 percent in 2020. However, estimations for 2022 looked much brighter, as it was set that the region would see a GDP growth of six percent, compared to four percent in 2021.
Contribution of Tourism Various countries in Africa are dependent on tourism, contributing to the economy. In 2023, travel and tourism were estimated to contribute 182.6 billion U.S. dollars, a clear increase from 96.5 in 2020 following COVID-19. As of 2024, South Africa, Mauritius, and Egypt led tourism in the continent according to the Travel & Tourism Development Index.

South Africa Number of Households: Black African: by Income: Salaries, Wages or Commission data was reported at 8,288.000 Unit th in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8,595.000 Unit th for 2016. South Africa Number of Households: Black African: by Income: Salaries, Wages or Commission data is updated yearly, averaging 7,519.000 Unit th from Jul 2009 (Median) to 2017, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,595.000 Unit th in 2016 and a record low of 6,436.000 Unit th in 2009. South Africa Number of Households: Black African: by Income: Salaries, Wages or Commission data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.H007: Number of Households: by Income.

Key information about South Africa Monthly Earnings

• South Africa Monthly Earnings stood at 1,547 USD in Aug 2024, compared with the previous figure of 1,470 USD in May 2024
• South Africa Monthly Earnings data is updated quarterly, available from Nov 2004 to Aug 2024, with an average number of 1,473 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 1,877 USD in Aug 2011 and a record low of 968 USD in Feb 2009

CEIC converts Monthly Earnings into USD. Statistics South Africa provides Nominal Average Monthly Earnings in local currency based on 2016 Business Sampling Frame. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings exclude Agriculture sector. Monthly Earnings prior to Q2 2015 are based on 2013 Business Sampling Frame and prior to Q2 2013 are based on 2009 Business Sampling Frame. Monthly Earnings are in quarterly frequency, ending in February, May, August, November of each year.


Further information about South Africa Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, South Africa Population reached 61 million people in Jun 2022
• Unemployment Rate of South Africa dropped to 32 % in Sep 2024
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 60 % in Sep 2024

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  Average income of small-scale food producers, PPP (constant 2011 international $)





  Dataset Description

This dataset provides country-level data for the indicator "2.3.2 Average income of small-scale food producers, PPP (constant 2011 international $)" across African nations, sourced from the World Health Organization's (WHO) data portal on Sustainable… See the full description on the dataset page: https://huggingface.co/datasets/electricsheepafrica/average-income-of-small-scale-food-producers-ppp-for-african-countries.

Explore the progression of average salaries for graduates in History Africa Track from 2020 to 2023 through this detailed chart. It compares these figures against the national average for all graduates, offering a comprehensive look at the earning potential of History Africa Track relative to other fields. This data is essential for students assessing the return on investment of their education in History Africa Track, providing a clear picture of financial prospects post-graduation.

This dataset provides values for MINIMUM WAGES reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In 2022, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in Africa reached 2,150.6 U.S. dollars, the highest value since 2015. In 2014, the value per capita was higher, at 2,316 U.S. dollars. The GDP per capita on the continent was set to follow an upward trend in the coming years to reach nearly 2,700 U.S. dollars by 2026.

In 2019, the average real wage in the African continent increased by a slight *** percent compared to the previous year, after it significantly dropped in 2017 and 2018 by *** percent and *** percent respectively. There have been several fluctuations in the real wages between 2010 and 2019, with the highest increase registered in 2010 at five percent.

South Africa Number of Households: Black African: Female: by Income: Salaries, Wages or Commission data was reported at 3,041.000 Unit th in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,075.000 Unit th for 2016. South Africa Number of Households: Black African: Female: by Income: Salaries, Wages or Commission data is updated yearly, averaging 2,731.000 Unit th from Jul 2009 (Median) to 2017, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,075.000 Unit th in 2016 and a record low of 2,098.000 Unit th in 2009. South Africa Number of Households: Black African: Female: by Income: Salaries, Wages or Commission data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.H007: Number of Households: by Income.

Wages in Manufacturing in South Africa decreased to 24071 ZAR/Month in the first quarter of 2025 from 24290 ZAR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - South Africa Total Quarterly Wages in Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The average for 2021 based on 11 countries was 29.25 percent. The highest value was in the Central African Republic: 33.1 percent and the lowest value was in Guinea-Bissau: 26.1 percent. The indicator is available from 1963 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Graph and download economic data for Constant GDP per capita: All Income Levels for Middle East and North Africa (NYGDPPCAPKDMEA) from 1960 to 2024 about North Africa, Middle East, per capita, income, and GDP.

As of 2022, Seychelles was the African country with the highest estimated minimum gross monthly wage, standing at ****** U.S. dollars. It was followed by Morocco at ****** U.S. dollars and South Africa ****** U.S. dollars. Among the selected nations, only **** countries had a minimum wage above *** U.S. dollars on the continent. Minimum wage adjustments Legislations regarding minimum wages vary significantly across countries. The minimum remuneration of employees is usually proportionate to a specific area's cost of living. Determining a minimum wage aims to increase employees' living conditions while reducing poverty and inequality. Due to rising prices and inflation, governments occasionally adjust the minimum salary. In Africa, Sierra Leone experienced the highest increase in the minimum wage in recent years, with a growth of almost ** percent between 2010 and 2019. However, governments can also lower minimum wages. Liberia and Burundi reduced the lowest possible remuneration by around ** percent and ***** percent, respectively, between 2010 and 2019. Widespread informal employment Despite legislation in force, minimum wages are not always guaranteed. In fact, several forms of employment allow employers to avoid paying minimum wages. In addition, undeclared work remains a common practice in many countries worldwide. The situation is particularly critical in some African countries. According to estimates, over ** percent of the working population in Niger, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, and Madagascar engaged in informal employment between 2019 and 2023. In Egypt and South Africa, the share stood at ** percent and ** percent, respectively. Seychelles had the lowest rate on the continent at around ** percent.

South Africa Number of Households: by Income: Salaries, Wages or Commission data was reported at 10,590.000 Unit th in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10,896.000 Unit th for 2016. South Africa Number of Households: by Income: Salaries, Wages or Commission data is updated yearly, averaging 9,778.000 Unit th from Jul 2009 (Median) to 2017, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,896.000 Unit th in 2016 and a record low of 8,770.000 Unit th in 2009. South Africa Number of Households: by Income: Salaries, Wages or Commission data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics South Africa. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.H007: Number of Households: by Income.