Labor force, female, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Labor force, female, annual growth rate was 1.58 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labor force, female, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labor force, female, annual growth rate in South Africa is 1.58 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 47.8% on the previous year and down 65.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor force, female, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 5.91 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -7.27 % change on previous year, in 2020.
South Africa ranks 84th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labor force, female, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.84 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 3 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -63.6% |
| 1994 | 3.05 % change on previous year | +179.7% |
| 1995 | 5.91 % change on previous year | +93.4% |
| 1996 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1997 | 4.37 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 1998 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -38.1% |
| 1999 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2004 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 2005 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 2006 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 2007 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2009 | -2.17 % change on previous year | -234.8% |
| 2010 | -2.15 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -209.1% |
| 2012 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 2013 | 3.88 % change on previous year | +91.2% |
| 2014 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -44.1% |
| 2015 | 4.54 % change on previous year | +109.1% |
| 2016 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -77.7% |
| 2017 | 2.86 % change on previous year | +181.6% |
| 2018 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 2019 | 2.18 % change on previous year | +20.5% |
| 2020 | -7.27 % change on previous year | -433.1% |
| 2021 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -166.1% |
| 2022 | 5.47 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 2023 | 5.68 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 2025 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.44 % change on previous year | 1.09 % change on previous year | 5.91 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.75 % change on previous year | -2.17 % change on previous year | 2.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.07 % change on previous year | -2.15 % change on previous year | 4.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.22 % change on previous year | -7.27 % change on previous year | 5.68 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More gender data for South Africa
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 17,151 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.6591 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 570,099 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 589,533 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 570,599 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 589,626 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 569,634 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 588,323 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 594,743 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 603,304 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labor force, female, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Labor force, female, annual growth rate in South Africa was 1.58 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labor force, female, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.91 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest labor force, female, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.27 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for labor force, female, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 84th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labor force, female, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labor force, female, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labor force, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Labor force, female World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labor force, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.