P-Value: Public sector wage premium, by occupation in South Africa

South Africa: P-Value: Public sector wage premium, by occupation was 0.0469 compared to formal wage employees in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
0.0469 compared to formal wage employees
World rank
23rd
of 53 countries
All-time high
0.7615 compared to formal wage employees
in 2000
All-time low
0 compared to formal wage employees
in 2013
Years of data
10
2000–2019

P-Value: Public sector wage premium, by occupation in South Africa, 2000–2019

00.20.40.60.82000200920192000: 0.762 compared to formal wage employees2001: 0.001 compared to formal wage employees2003: 0.437 compared to formal wage employees2010: 0 compared to formal wage employees2012: 0 compared to formal wage employees2013: 0 compared to formal wage employees2015: 0 compared to formal wage employees2016: 0.398 compared to formal wage employees2018: 0 compared to formal wage employees2019: 0.047 compared to formal wage employees

Source: World Bank. Measured in compared to formal wage employees.

Analysis

The most recent figure for p-value: public sector wage premium, by occupation in South Africa is 0.0469 compared to formal wage employees, measured in 2019.

The figure is up 64,828.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, p-value: public sector wage premium, by occupation in South Africa peaked at 0.7615 compared to formal wage employees in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 compared to formal wage employees, in 2013.

That places South Africa 23rd out of 53 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

P-Value: Public sector wage premium, by occupation in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for P-Value: Public sector wage premium, by occupation (compared to formal wage employees) in South Africa, 2000 to 2019.
Year compared to formal wage employees Change
2000 0.7615 compared to formal wage employees
2001 0.0014 compared to formal wage employees -99.8%
2003 0.4369 compared to formal wage employees +31934.8%
2010 0.0001 compared to formal wage employees -100.0%
2012 0 compared to formal wage employees -100.0%
2013 0 compared to formal wage employees -100.0%
2015 0 compared to formal wage employees
2016 0.3976 compared to formal wage employees
2018 0 compared to formal wage employees -100.0%
2019 0.0469 compared to formal wage employees

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.3999 compared to formal wage employees 0.0014 compared to formal wage employees 0.7615 compared to formal wage employees 3
2010s 0.0635 compared to formal wage employees 0 compared to formal wage employees 0.3976 compared to formal wage employees 7

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 20 Poland 0.1026 compared to formal wage employees compare
  2. 21 France 0.0785 compared to formal wage employees compare
  3. 22 Ecuador 0.0613 compared to formal wage employees compare
  4. 24 Portugal 0.0345 compared to formal wage employees compare
  5. 25 Russian Federation 0.0314 compared to formal wage employees compare
  6. 26 Argentina 0.0297 compared to formal wage employees compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is p-value: public sector wage premium, by occupation in South Africa?
P-value: public sector wage premium, by occupation in South Africa was 0.0469 compared to formal wage employees in 2019, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest p-value: public sector wage premium, by occupation recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 0.7615 compared to formal wage employees in 2000.
What is the lowest p-value: public sector wage premium, by occupation recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 compared to formal wage employees in 2013.
How does South Africa rank for p-value: public sector wage premium, by occupation?
South Africa ranks 23rd out of 53 countries with data for 2019.
Is p-value: public sector wage premium, by occupation rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 64,828.2%. 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 P-Value: Public sector wage premium, by occupation (compared to formal wage employees). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
P-Value: Public sector wage premium, by occupation (compared to formal wage employees)
Unit
compared to formal wage employees
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
53 places, 617 data points, 2000–2021
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