Youth transited in South Africa
South Africa: Youth transited was 2,813 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Youth transited in South Africa, 2015–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, youth transited in South Africa stood at 2,813.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth transited in South Africa peaked at 3,220 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2,260, in 2021.
That places South Africa 8th out of 58 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Youth transited in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,220 | — |
| 2016 | 3,067 | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 3,055 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 3,016 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 2,922 | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 2,463 | -15.7% |
| 2021 | 2,260 | -8.2% |
| 2022 | 2,684 | +18.7% |
| 2023 | 2,880 | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 2,813 | -2.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 2,813 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 564.71, 5.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 2,813 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,322, 2.1× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,056 | 2,922 | 3,220 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2,620 | 2,260 | 2,880 | 5 |
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)
- Population 51,011 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 51,011 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.07 % 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth transited in South Africa?
- Youth transited in South Africa was 2,813 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth transited recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3,220 in 2015.
- What is the lowest youth transited recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,260 in 2021.
- How does South Africa rank for youth transited?
- South Africa ranks 8th out of 58 countries with data for 2024.
- Is youth transited rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth transited (previous ILO definition - ICLS13). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The youth transited population is defined as persons aged between 15 and 29 years old who are in stable employment, in satisfactory temporary employment, or in satisfactory self-employment. Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.