Annual consumer price inflation pulled back in December, easing to 5,1% from 5,5% in November and 5,9% in October. The consumer price index (CPI) was unchanged month-on-month in December. Inflation was softer in the second half of 2023 The December release concludes the results for 2023. The average inflation rate for the year was 6,0%,   read more »

According to the Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES, Q3:2023) survey released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), total employment in the formal non-agricultural sector increased by 31 000 in the third quarter of 2023, bringing the level of employment to almost 10,2 million. The survey showed that 256 000 jobs were added between September 2022 and September   read more »

Live birth statistics provide a crucial glimpse into the dynamics of human populations, offering valuable insights into demographics, healthcare trends, and societal changes. Understanding live birth statistics is not merely an exercise in number-crunching; it is a gateway to comprehending the health and wellbeing of populations. The data on Recorded Live Births indicates that the   read more »

Following a three-month upswing, headline consumer inflation cooled to 5,5% in November from 5,9% in October. The monthly change in the consumer price index (CPI) was -0,1%. The decline was mainly driven by a monthly decrease of 5,5% in the fuel price index, which drove the annual rate for fuel lower to 1,8% in November   read more »

The mining industry’s contribution to total turnover in the South African formal business sector has increased over the years. A comprehensive time series, available from the Annual Financial Statistics (AFS) statistical release, provides a breakdown of how the turnover pie has shifted over the years. The survey reference period for the latest AFS (i.e. AFS   read more »

After two consecutive quarters of growth, South African real gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 0,2% in the third quarter (July–September) of 2023.1 The contributions to the performance of the economy were evenly spread between the industries on the production side of the economy. The contributions ranged from -0,3 of a percentage point to +0,1   read more »

Stats SA published 25 statistical releases in November. Here is a quick overview of the latest economic indicators. Employment surpasses pre-COVID-19 levels Covering a sample of about 30 000 households across the country, the Quarterly Labour Force Survey reported a rise in employment figures in the South African workforce. The economy created 399 000 jobs in the   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                       30 November 2023   Statistics South Africa to release the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Q3 2023 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the results of the Gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2023, at a media briefing to be held on Tuesday, 5 December 2023 in Pretoria. Media briefing   read more »

Media Invite 29  November 2023 FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION (FAO), STATS SA AND DEPT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DALRRD) TO HOST THE 28TH SESSION OF THE AFRICAN COMMISION ON AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS (AFCAS)   Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), Stats SA and the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), will   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                     24 November 2023   VIRTUAL RELEASE OF THE ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL SURVEY RESULTS, 2022 The Statistician-General, Mr Risenga Maluleke will release the annual Agricultural Survey results, 2022 at a virtual press briefing on Wednesday, 29 November 2023.  The Agricultural Survey covers the activities of commercial farms in South Africa which are registered for   read more »