Pay compression ratio in public sector in South Africa
South Africa: Pay compression ratio in public sector was 35.3% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Pay compression ratio in public sector in South Africa, 2000–2019
Source: World Bank. Measured in ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pay compression ratio in public sector in South Africa is 35.3%, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and up 131.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pay compression ratio in public sector in South Africa peaked at 37.2% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 7.8%, in 2000.
That places South Africa 1st out of 60 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pay compression ratio in public sector in South Africa, year by year
| Year | ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7.8% | — |
| 2001 | 8.1% | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 8.0% | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 15.2% | +90.5% |
| 2012 | 19.0% | +24.6% |
| 2013 | 29.4% | +54.9% |
| 2015 | 36.7% | +24.7% |
| 2016 | 37.2% | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 35.7% | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 35.3% | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% | 3 |
| 2010s | 29.8% | 15.2% | 37.2% | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pay compression ratio in public sector in South Africa?
- Pay compression ratio in public sector in South Africa was 35.3% in 2019, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest pay compression ratio in public sector recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 37.2% in 2016.
- What is the lowest pay compression ratio in public sector recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.8% in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for pay compression ratio in public sector?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 60 countries with data for 2019.
- Is pay compression ratio in public sector rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.5%. 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 Pay compression ratio in public sector (ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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