South Africa Youth Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
- South Africa youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 55.97%, a 2.18% increase from 2018.
- South Africa youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 53.79%, a 0.17% increase from 2017.
- South Africa youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 53.62%, a 0.04% decline from 2016.
- South Africa youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 53.66%, a 3.34% increase from 2015.
South Africa Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2019 |
55.97% |
2.18% |
2018 |
53.79% |
0.17% |
2017 |
53.62% |
-0.04% |
2016 |
53.66% |
3.34% |
2015 |
50.32% |
-1.03% |
2014 |
51.35% |
0.04% |
2013 |
51.31% |
-0.08% |
2012 |
51.39% |
1.57% |
2011 |
49.82% |
-0.71% |
2010 |
50.53% |
2.92% |
2009 |
47.61% |
2.78% |
2008 |
44.83% |
-7.79% |
2007 |
52.62% |
-2.08% |
2006 |
54.70% |
-1.25% |
2005 |
55.94% |
-0.40% |
2004 |
56.34% |
-4.69% |
2003 |
61.04% |
1.08% |
2002 |
59.95% |
4.26% |
2001 |
55.70% |
2.42% |
2000 |
53.28% |
0.06% |
1999 |
53.22% |
0.36% |
1998 |
52.86% |
0.38% |
1997 |
52.48% |
0.29% |
1996 |
52.20% |
0.20% |
1995 |
52.00% |
0.32% |
1994 |
51.68% |
0.22% |
1993 |
51.47% |
0.45% |
1992 |
51.02% |
0.50% |
1991 |
50.52% |
0.50% |