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South Africa Unemployment

32.4%as of 2025

South Africa's unemployment stands at 32.4% as of 2025. The indicator has increased from 24.9% in 2014 to 32.4% in 2025. Source: ILO / World Bank WDI.

Historical trend (20142025)

Unemployment — Year by Year

YearValueChange
201424.9%
201525.1%+0.2pp
201626.5%+1.4pp
201727%+0.5pp
201826.9%-0.1pp
201928.5%+1.6pp
202029.2%+0.7pp
202134%+4.8pp
202233.3%-0.7pp
202332.1%-1.2pp
202432.3%+0.2pp
202532.4%+0.1pp
Source: ILO / World Bank WDI. Data retrieved from World Bank WDI and IMF WEO databases. Values represent official estimates; may be subject to revision.

Other indicators for South Africa

GDP Growth
1.1%
Inflation (CPI)
3.2%
Debt / GDP
78.6%
Investment / GDP
13.9%
Fiscal Balance
-5.8% GDP

Unemployment in other countries

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Nigeria
3.1%
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Egypt
6.8%
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Ethiopia
3.3%
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Kenya
5.4%