Real median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 and PPP in South Africa
South Africa: Real median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 and PPP was 5.09 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Real median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 and PPP in South Africa, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for real median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 and ppp in South Africa is 5.09, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and down 17.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, real median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 and ppp in South Africa peaked at 221.01 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0.0533, in 2007.
That places South Africa 44th out of 70 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.
Real median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 and PPP in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 221.01 | — |
| 2000 | 0.4343 | -99.8% |
| 2001 | 4.28 | +886.6% |
| 2003 | 3.71 | -13.3% |
| 2004 | 3.74 | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 4.63 | +23.8% |
| 2007 | 0.0533 | -98.8% |
| 2010 | 6.15 | +11443.7% |
| 2011 | 5.96 | -3.0% |
| 2012 | 6.02 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 5.51 | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 5.19 | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 4.97 | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 4.96 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 5 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 4.79 | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 4.99 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 5.09 | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 221.01 | 221.01 | 221.01 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.81 | 0.0533 | 4.63 | 6 |
| 2010s | 5.35 | 4.79 | 6.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.09 | 5.09 | 5.09 | 1 |
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is real median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 and ppp in South Africa?
- Real median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 and ppp in South Africa was 5.09 in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest real median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 and ppp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 221.01 in 1995.
- What is the lowest real median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 and ppp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0533 in 2007.
- How does South Africa rank for real median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 and ppp?
- South Africa ranks 44th out of 70 countries with data for 2020.
- Is real median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 and ppp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.2%. 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 Real median earnings per month, aged 15-64, deflated to 2010 and PPP adjusted, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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