In South Africa, the working-age population percentage rose from 57.6% in 1990, peaking at around 66.5% in the early 2010s. After this, the figure leveled off, reaching 65.6% by 2022. This trend reflects South Africa’s evolving population structure, with growth initially supported by a young population. Addressing economic opportunities for the youth and managing unemployment are key priorities for South Africa, as it leverages its working-age demographic for sustainable development.
Discover additional trends and data on agriculture’s share in South Africa’s GDP, military personnel share in South Africa’s population, South Africa’s fertility rate trends.
