South Africa: Unemployment
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
Latest Value
32.4%
2025
Global Rank
#183 of 184
Percentile
Top 99%
YoY Change
▲ 0.1
Historical Trend
Ranking Neighbors
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #178 | 🇳🇦Namibia | 19.3% |
| #179 | 🏳️Congo, Rep. | 19.9% |
| #180 | 🏳️Gabon | 20.2% |
| #181 | 🇧🇼Botswana | 24.5% |
| #182 | 🏳️Djibouti | 26.0% |
| #183 | 🇿🇦South AfricaYou are here | 32.4% |
| #184 | 🏳️Eswatini | 34.2% |