Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will roll out an updated questionnaire for the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) data collection in Quarter 3, aligning it with the latest international standards. Since its inception, the QLFS has served as a crucial instrument for understanding the South African labour market. Stats SA has diligently revised its questionnaire   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY  07 August 2025 Statistics South Africa to release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), Quarter 2 of 2025 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results for the second quarter of 2025 at a media briefing in Tshwane on Tuesday, 12 August 2025. The Labour Force Survey   read more »

Hake generated over a quarter of total sales of caught fish in 2023, followed by squid, lobster, tuna and anchovy. South African hake is widely distributed as a food source, accounting for 0,8% of total household spending on food. This is higher than other food items such as beef steak, sausages and meat patties. Explore   read more »

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has updated and revised the Census 2022 Municipal Profiles following a comprehensive assessment of census themes, variables, and geographic layers. These updates enhance the depth and accuracy of the data available to the public, researchers, and policymakers. Expanded Variables in SuperCROSS – Census 2022 Municipal Profiles New variables, which were   read more »

The latest set of monthly economic data is mainly positive, with several indicators strengthening on a year-on-year basis in May. Consumer spending was stronger, with retail trade, motor trade, tourist accommodation and restaurants, catering & fast-food extending their gains. On the downside, wholesale trade, road freight transport and road passenger transport recorded a weaker month   read more »