Share of people who are worried about unemployment and jobs in South Africa 2022-2024

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Natalie Cowling
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Jun 21, 2024

As of May 2024, a share of 67 percent of respondents in a monthly survey conducted in South Africa stated that they are worried about unemployment and jobs. Unemployment rates in the country are highest among the young population and ranked as one of the highest out of the countries taking part in the online study.

Monthly share of people who are worried about unemployment and jobs in South Africa from 2022 to 2024

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Statistic: Monthly share of people who are worried about unemployment and jobs in South Africa from 2022 to 2024

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Release date

May 2024

Region

South Africa

Survey time period

May 2022 to May 2024

Number of respondents

500+

Age group

18-74 years

Method of interview

Online interview

Supplementary notes

The source adds the following information: "The samples for South Africa are more urban, more educated, and/or more affluent than the general population. The survey results for these markets should be viewed as reflecting the views of the more “connected” segment of these populations.” 

Data has been collected from different monthly publications.


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