What is South Africa’s unemployment rate by year?

Last Updated on September 21, 2023 by ufiling

I can provide you with some historical information on South Africa’s unemployment rate.

In recent years, South Africa has faced significant challenges regarding unemployment. Here is a general overview of the country’s unemployment rate by year, based on the available data up until 2021:

  • 2016: 26.7%
  • 2017: 27.5%
  • 2018: 27.1%
  • 2019: 28.0%
  • 2020: 30.8%
  • 2021: 32.6%

Please note that these figures are approximate and may vary depending on the source and methodology used to calculate the unemployment rate. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, I recommend referring to official government sources or reputable statistical databases such as Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).