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

Latest (2020)
22.19
Change on year
up 11.9%
World rank
24th
of 63 countries
All-time high
59,318
in 1995
All-time low
9.95
in 2001
Years of data
17
1995–2020

Median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local in South Africa, 1995–2020

020.0k40.0k60.0k1995200720201995: 59.3k2000: 117.92001: 9.92003: 10.52004: 10.72006: 13.62007: 14.92010: 18.92011: 182013: 17.92014: 192015: 19.32016: 18.92017: 19.42018: 19.42019: 19.82020: 22.2

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

Annual values for Median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local currency values, primary education and below in South Africa, 1995 to 2020.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 21 Denmark 34.17 compare
  2. 22 Norway 29.53 compare
  3. 23 Honduras 27.84 compare
  4. 25 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 18.58 compare
  5. 26 Netherlands 18.57 compare
  6. 27 Palestine, State of 18.33 compare

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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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Indicator
Median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 local currency values, primary education and below
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
63 places, 849 data points, 1981–2021
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