Median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local in South Africa
South Africa: Median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local was 22.19 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local in South Africa, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local in South Africa is 22.19, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 11.9% on the previous year and up 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local in South Africa peaked at 59,318 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 9.95, in 2001.
That places South Africa 24th out of 63 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 59,318 | — |
| 2000 | 117.92 | -99.8% |
| 2001 | 9.95 | -91.6% |
| 2003 | 10.46 | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 10.66 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 13.57 | +27.3% |
| 2007 | 14.89 | +9.8% |
| 2010 | 18.9 | +26.9% |
| 2011 | 18 | -4.8% |
| 2013 | 17.88 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 18.98 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 19.34 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 18.91 | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 19.41 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 19.37 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 19.82 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 22.19 | +11.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 59,318 | 59,318 | 59,318 | 1 |
| 2000s | 29.57 | 9.95 | 117.92 | 6 |
| 2010s | 18.96 | 17.88 | 19.82 | 9 |
| 2020s | 22.19 | 22.19 | 22.19 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 21 Denmark 34.17 compare
- 22 Norway 29.53 compare
- 23 Honduras 27.84 compare
- 25 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 18.58 compare
- 26 Netherlands 18.57 compare
- 27 Palestine, State of 18.33 compare
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- 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)
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- 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 median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local in South Africa?
- Median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local in South Africa was 22.19 in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 59,318 in 1995.
- What is the lowest median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.95 in 2001.
- How does South Africa rank for median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local?
- South Africa ranks 24th out of 63 countries with data for 2020.
- Is median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local currency values, primary education and below. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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