South Africa Labor Force Total
Latest
26.73M
2025-12-31
Change
+1.4%
vs prior period
Coverage
1990–2025
36 observations
As of 2025-12-31, South Africa's Labor Force Total stood at 26.73M — up 1.4% from the prior period. This annual series covers 1990–2025 (36 observations), ranging from 14.74M to 26.73M.
Recent values
| Date | Labor Force Total |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 26.73M |
| 2024-12-31 | 26.36M |
| 2023-12-31 | 25.71M |
| 2022-12-31 | 24.59M |
| 2021-12-31 | 23.48M |
| 2020-12-31 | 22.35M |
| 2019-12-31 | 23.90M |
| 2018-12-31 | 23.33M |
| 2017-12-31 | 22.89M |
| 2016-12-31 | 22.45M |
| 2015-12-31 | 22.20M |
| 2014-12-31 | 21.19M |
| 2013-12-31 | 20.70M |
| 2012-12-31 | 20.08M |