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South Africa Female Labor Force Rate

South Africa's female labor force rate rose to 52.99% in 2024, up from 52.93% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 0.06% from the previous year. South Africa has female labor force rate lower than the global median (52.99% vs median 53.05%). Compared with the median in Africa, South Africa is lower (52.99% vs regional median 56.10%) and ranks 30th out of 53 countries in Africa.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2024)

(in %)
Year Female Labor Force Rate (%)
2024 52.99%
2023 52.93%
2022 50.87%
2021 49.62%
2020 48.68%
2019 52.03%
2018 51.67%
2017 52.29%
2016 51.12%
2015 51%
2014 49.52%
2013 49.78%
2012 49.3%
2011 49.75%
2010 47.04%
2009 51.28%
2008 52.62%
2007 52.56%
2006 52.48%
2005 52.39%
2004 52.29%
2003 52.15%
2002 52%
2001 51.85%
2000 51.69%
1999 51.55%
1998 51.42%
1997 51.31%
1996 51.05%
1995 50.73%
1994 50.37%
1993 50.26%
1992 50.32%
1991 50.23%
1990 50.19%
South Africa Female Labor Force Rate : Definition
Female Labor Force Rate measures the percentage of women in South Africa aged 15 and older who are working or actively seeking work.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 33.17% 32.1% 2024
Unemployment Rate 33.2% 32.9% Jun'25