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 0.0455 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 0.0455, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 123.7% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, public sector employment, as a share of formal employment, by in South Africa peaked at 0.5524 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.0068, in 2012.
That places South Africa 24th out of 24 countries with data for 2020, putting it 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 | 0.0643 | — |
| 2009 | 0.0254 | -60.4% |
| 2010 | 0.0479 | +88.1% |
| 2012 | 0.0068 | -85.9% |
| 2013 | 0.0214 | +216.0% |
| 2014 | 0.5524 | +2486.1% |
| 2015 | 0.0336 | -93.9% |
| 2016 | 0.0377 | +12.0% |
| 2017 | 0.5129 | +1261.5% |
| 2018 | 0.035 | -93.2% |
| 2019 | 0.0204 | -41.9% |
| 2020 | 0.0455 | +123.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0448 | 0.0254 | 0.0643 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.1409 | 0.0068 | 0.5524 | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.0455 | 0.0455 | 0.0455 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 21 Russian Federation 0.1051
- 22 Colombia 0.0898 compare
- 23 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 0.0542 compare
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- 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 0.0455 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 0.5524 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 0.0068 in 2012.
- 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 down 4.9%. 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: Health. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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