Unemployment Rate in South Africa increased to 33.20 percent in the second quarter of 2025 from 32.90 percent in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - South Africa Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Youth Unemployment Rate in South Africa decreased to 62.20 percent in the second quarter of 2025 from 62.40 percent in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - South Africa Youth Unemployment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the unemployment rate in Southern Africa was ***** percent. The rate is projected to increase to ***** percent by 2025, which would still represent one of the highest unemployment rates registered from 2010 onwards. The Southern African economy was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, representing the worst affected region in Africa.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Rate Total: From 15 to 64 Years for South Africa (LRUN64TTZAQ156S) from Q3 2000 to Q2 2025 about 15 to 64 years, South Africa, unemployment, and rate.

In 2024, the female unemployment rate in the region of Southern Africa stood at around ** percent. The rate among men was lower, at **** percent. The projection for 2025 showed a similar trend, although the overall unemployment rate would increase. In 2025, male unemployment in the region would be **** percent, compared to ***** percent for women.

As of March 2025, South Africa had the highest unemployment rate among the 19* countries that are members of the G20. The unemployment rate in South Africa stood at **** percent that year. The country has recently been plagued by an economic downturn, including energy shortages and high unemployment levels. On the other hand, Japan had the lowest unemployment rate at just *** percent. Economic inequality in South Africa Not only does South Africa top the G20 in overall unemployment, but it also has a significant level of youth unemployment, as nearly half of the young population is unemployed. Thirty years after the end of Apartheid, South Africa is also still one of the most unequal countries in the world, with a Gini score of ****. The prominence of inequality in the country makes escaping unemployment and underemployment difficult. Japanese economic slowdown While Japan had the lowest unemployment rate out of all G20 nations, as well as the lowest youth unemployment rate out of the G20 nations, Japan’s economy is still facing many challenges. With an aging population, the total Japanese population is facing a rapid decline, meaning that it will struggle to have enough workers participating in the labor market. Despite this, Japan maintains strict immigration policies, limiting the chances for foreign workers to move to Japan. Moreover, Japan has the second lowest fertility rate out of the G7 nations and one of the lowest fertility rates globally, adding another challenge in addressing population shrinkage.

The unemployment rate in South Africa stands at 33.2 percent according to the latest data from . That reading shows an increase from the level of 32.9 percent in the previous quarter and a decrease from the level of 33.5 percent in the same quarter of the previous year. The unemployment rate...

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The number of unemployed persons in South Africa increased to 8367 Thousand in the second quarter of 2025 from 8228 Thousand in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - South Africa Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

South Africa - Unemployment Rate Ages 15-64 - Historical chart and current data through 2025.

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United States Unemployment Rate: sa: NH: Black or African American (BA) data was reported at 6.300 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.200 % for Mar 2025. United States Unemployment Rate: sa: NH: Black or African American (BA) data is updated monthly, averaging 11.000 % from Jan 1972 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 640 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.200 % in Jan 1983 and a record low of 4.800 % in Apr 2023. United States Unemployment Rate: sa: NH: Black or African American (BA) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G: Current Population Survey: Unemployment Rate: Seasonally Adjusted.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Rate Total: From 25 to 54 Years for South Africa (LRUN25TTZAQ156N) from Q1 2008 to Q2 2025 about 25 to 54 years, South Africa, unemployment, and rate.

United States Unemployment Rate: sa: NH: White: Male data was reported at 3.600 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.700 % for Mar 2025. United States Unemployment Rate: sa: NH: White: Male data is updated monthly, averaging 5.100 % from Jan 1954 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 856 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.700 % in Apr 2020 and a record low of 2.800 % in Jun 2023. United States Unemployment Rate: sa: NH: White: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G: Current Population Survey: Unemployment Rate: Seasonally Adjusted.

Turkey ABRS: Age 15 to 24: sa: Unemployment Rate: Female data was reported at 0.023 % th in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.023 % th for Feb 2025. Turkey ABRS: Age 15 to 24: sa: Unemployment Rate: Female data is updated monthly, averaging 0.025 % th from Jan 2014 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 135 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.034 % th in Feb 2021 and a record low of 0.018 % th in Jan 2014. Turkey ABRS: Age 15 to 24: sa: Unemployment Rate: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.G017: Labour Force Survey: Address Based: Unemployment Rate.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the unemployment rate in South Africa was 27.2 percent among workers aged 35 to 44 years. The figure decreased from 27.7 percent in the same quarter of the previous year. This age group corresponded to the largest share of the labor force participation in the country. Among young South Africans (15 to 24 years), the unemployment rate was at its highest, at 59.6 percent.

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Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Rate Male: 15 Years or over for South Africa (LRUNTTMAZAQ156S) from Q3 2000 to Q2 2025 about 15 years +, South Africa, males, unemployment, and rate.

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