Unemployment Rate 2024 South Africa 2024. The results of the qlfs also indicate that the number of employed persons increased by 22 000 to 16.7 million in the first quarter of 2024. The south african economy has recorded a notable shift in employment trends, with the official unemployment rate decreasing to 32.1% in the third quarter of 2024.

This decline follows a reduction of 373,000 unemployed individuals, bringing the total number to 8 million. South africa unemployment rate is updated quarterly, available from mar 2008 to jun 2024, with an average rate of 26.45%.