Youth Unemployment Rate of South Africa
Updated on May 15, 2023.
According to the World Bank, the total youth unemployment rate of South Africa was 51.52% in 2022, a difference of +1.66 points from 2021; and the total labor force of South Africa in 2022 was 24,308,964. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 48.46% and 55.47% respectively in 2022.
The World Bank defines youth unemployment rate as "the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment".
The chart and table below shows the total youth, male youth, and female youth unemployment rates of South Africa for 1991 - 2022.
See also: Unemployment Rate of South Africa.
Data Source: World Bank.
Youth Unemployment Rate of South Africa (%)
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Youth Unemployment Rate of South Africa
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| Year | Total Youth Unempl.(%) | Male Youth Unempl.(%) | Female Youth Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 34.34 | 32.14 | 37.48 |
| 1992 | 34.79 | 32.51 | 38.02 |
| 1993 | 34.96 | 32.59 | 38.28 |
| 1994 | 35.16 | 32.7 | 38.56 |
| 1995 | 35.4 | 32.84 | 38.89 |
| 1996 | 35.49 | 32.83 | 39.06 |
| 1997 | 35.7 | 32.97 | 39.35 |
| 1998 | 35.92 | 33.14 | 39.62 |
| 1999 | 35.89 | 33.08 | 39.62 |
| 2000 | 35.85 | 32.99 | 39.59 |
| 2001 | 35.9 | 33 | 39.66 |
| 2002 | 35.84 | 32.9 | 39.62 |
| 2003 | 35.91 | 32.92 | 39.71 |
| 2004 | 35.91 | 32.89 | 39.72 |
| 2005 | 36 | 32.94 | 39.82 |
| 2006 | 36.12 | 33.03 | 39.95 |
| 2007 | 36.27 | 33.14 | 40.13 |
| 2008 | 36.54 | 33.37 | 40.43 |
| 2009 | 38.59 | 36.35 | 41.33 |
| 2010 | 45.54 | 42.81 | 48.91 |
| 2011 | 39.74 | 36.8 | 43.26 |
| 2012 | 41.9 | 38.37 | 46.26 |
| 2013 | 42.81 | 39.82 | 46.43 |
| 2014 | 43.96 | 41.03 | 47.62 |
| 2015 | 42 | 38.31 | 46.81 |
| 2016 | 43.94 | 39.47 | 49.76 |
| 2017 | 42.81 | 38.9 | 47.73 |
| 2018 | 43.76 | 39.89 | 48.74 |
| 2019 | 47.41 | 43.91 | 51.71 |
| 2020 | 43.5 | 39.56 | 48.41 |
| 2021 | 49.86 | 45.64 | 54.88 |
| 2022 | 51.52 | 48.46 | 55.47 |