In 2022, the youth labor force participation rate in South Africa stood at around 30 percent. This presents an improvement from 26.15 percent in 2020, which was the lowest level of youth participation recorded throughout the period under review. Overall, the labor participation rate among the South African youth is following a declining trend.
Youth labor force participation rate in South Africa from 2000 to 2022
Youth labor force participation refers to the population aged 15-24 years that is economically active, including "all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period".
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World Bank. (September 5, 2023). Youth labor force participation rate in South Africa from 2000 to 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 01, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1298018/youth-labor-force-participation-rate-in-south-africa/
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