Account, out of labor force in South Africa
South Africa: Account, out of labor force was 76.3% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Account, out of labor force in South Africa, 2011–2024
Source: Global Findex database. Measured in % age 15+.
Analysis
The most recent figure for account, out of labor force in South Africa is 76.3%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 3.0% on the previous year and up 29.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, account, out of labor force in South Africa peaked at 78.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 39.3%, in 2011.
South Africa ranks 41st of 99 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Account, out of labor force in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % age 15+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 39.3% | — |
| 2014 | 58.8% | +49.7% |
| 2017 | 61.0% | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 78.6% | +28.9% |
| 2024 | 76.3% | -3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 53.0% | 39.3% | 61.0% | 3 |
| 2020s | 77.5% | 76.3% | 78.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is account, out of labor force in South Africa?
- Account, out of labor force in South Africa was 76.3% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
- What is the highest account, out of labor force recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 78.6% in 2021.
- What is the lowest account, out of labor force recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.3% in 2011.
- How does South Africa rank for account, out of labor force?
- South Africa ranks 41st out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
- Is account, out of labor force rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Global Findex database, published as part of Account, out of labor force (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The percentage of respondents who report having an account (by themselves or together with someone else) at a bank or another type of financial institution (see the definition for "financial institution account") or report personally using a mobile money service in the past year (see the definition for "mobile money account"), out of labor force (% age 15+)