Unemployment Rate 2024 South Africa Per Month. Statistics south africa (stats sa) said on tuesday that the unemployment rate climbed to 33.5% during the period from 32.9% in q1, when the economy shrank 0.1%. The unemployment rate among young females was estimated at 49,4% in 2024, marking a notable increase of 3,3 percentage points from 46,1% in 2004.

The unemployment rate in south africa averaged 28.2% in the decade to 2022. Data released by statistics south africa shows the official rate of unemployment went up to 33.5% in the quarter, up from 32.9% in the first quarter of 2024.