2024 Unemployment Rate In South Africa. Analysts said the rise in the official unemployment rate to 32.1% from 31.9% in the third quarter painted a dismal picture months before the country is due to hold. The unemployment rate in south africa has increased to 33.5% the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest quarterly labour force survey by statistics sa.
The most recent value is 33.5 percent as of q2 2024, an increase compared to the previous value. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.