Public sector employment, as a share of formal employment, by in South Africa
South Africa: Public sector employment, as a share of formal employment, by was 0.0274 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Public sector employment, as a share of formal employment, by in South Africa, 2008–2020
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for public sector employment, as a share of formal employment, by in South Africa is 0.0274, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 559.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, public sector employment, as a share of formal employment, by in South Africa peaked at 0.6567 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.0041, in 2009.
South Africa ranks 24th of 24 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Public sector employment, as a share of formal employment, by in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0.0055 | — |
| 2009 | 0.0041 | -24.8% |
| 2012 | 0.0051 | +22.3% |
| 2014 | 0.6567 | +12844.6% |
| 2015 | 0.0173 | -97.4% |
| 2016 | 0.0345 | +99.1% |
| 2017 | 0.6013 | +1645.0% |
| 2018 | 0.008 | -98.7% |
| 2019 | 0.0266 | +235.1% |
| 2020 | 0.0274 | +2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0048 | 0.0041 | 0.0055 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.1928 | 0.0051 | 0.6567 | 7 |
| 2020s | 0.0274 | 0.0274 | 0.0274 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
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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)
- 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 public sector employment, as a share of formal employment, by in South Africa?
- Public sector employment, as a share of formal employment, by in South Africa was 0.0274 in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest public sector employment, as a share of formal employment, by recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.6567 in 2014.
- What is the lowest public sector employment, as a share of formal employment, by recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0041 in 2009.
- How does South Africa rank for public sector employment, as a share of formal employment, by?
- South Africa ranks 24th out of 24 countries with data for 2020.
- Is public sector employment, as a share of formal employment, by rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 559.6%. 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 Public sector employment, as a share of formal employment, by industry: Education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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