Youth unemployment (15-24) (South Africa): 60.2 % in 2024, the latest available value.
25 observations from 2000 to 2024. Source: World Bank.
Unemployment rate for ages 15-24; usually higher than average, it reveals young people's entry difficulties.
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.2 % |
| 2023 | 60.3 % |
| 2022 | 61.7 % |
| 2021 | 65.5 % |
| 2020 | 59.6 % |
| 2019 | 57.3 % |
| 2018 | 53.6 % |
| 2017 | 53.4 % |
| 2016 | 53.5 % |
| 2015 | 50.1 % |
| 2014 | 51.2 % |
| 2013 | 51.2 % |
| 2012 | 51.3 % |
| 2011 | 49.7 % |
| 2010 | 50.5 % |
| 2009 | 47.5 % |
| 2008 | 44.6 % |
| 2007 | 44 % |
| 2006 | 43.9 % |
| 2005 | 43.9 % |
| 2004 | 43.9 % |
| 2003 | 43.8 % |
| 2002 | 43.4 % |
| 2001 | 43.2 % |
| 2000 | 43.2 % |