Male labor force participation rate in South Africa 2014-2024

Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 4, 2025
The labor force participation rate for males in South Africa saw no significant changes in 2024 in comparison to the previous year 2023 and remained at around 64.5 percent. In comparison to 2023, the rate decreased not significantly by 0.1 percentage points (-0.15 percent).
Male labor force participation is the share of men over 15 years who are economically active. For example, all men providing labor in a specific period for the production of goods and services.

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Male labor force participation rate in South Africa from 2014 to 2024

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Release date

March 2025

Region

South Africa

Survey time period

2014 to 2024

Age group

15 years and older

Supplementary notes

Data are modeled ILO estimates.
Figures have been rounded.

According to the source, the labor force participation rate is 'the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period'.

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