Statistics South Africa to release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), Quarter 4 of 2025
Media Adversory 12 February 2026 Statistics South Africa to release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), Quarter 4 of 2025 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results for the fourth quarter of 2025 at a media briefing in Tshwane on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. The Labour Force Survey read more »
Great on the grill, but how tough on the wallet?
The braai brought many friends and family together this past December. South Africa’s favourite pastime is a staple of any holiday season, but it has become pricier over time. Exactly how much pricier comes down to a matter of taste. What makes a braai so wonderful is that it can take many different forms and read more »
Stats Biz – January 2026
A healthy agricultural industry is vital to economic development, employment and food security. Horticultural crops account for the largest share of income from sales of goods in South African commercial agriculture, followed by field crops, animals and animal products. Explore the products that drive the agricultural industry in this edition of Stats Biz Download Stats read more »
Economic wrap-up for January 2026
Stats SA kick-started the year with 20 statistical releases, with fresh economic data for November 2025. Indicators that were positive year-on-year in November 2025 include construction (buildings completed as reported by large municipalities); retail trade; tourist accommodation; restaurants, catering & fast-food; and rail transport (freight and passenger). Mining, manufacturing, electricity generation, wholesale trade, motor trade and read more »
Inflation for 2025 was the lowest in 21 years
Consumer price inflation ticked higher in December to end the year at 3,6% from 3,5% in November. The change in the consumer price index (CPI) between November and December was 0,2%. The December print concludes the results for the calendar year. The average inflation rate for 2025 was 3,2%. This is the lowest rate in read more »
Consumer inflation slows in November
Annual consumer price inflation eased to 3,5% in November from 3,6% in October. The monthly change in the consumer price index (CPI) was -0,1%. Annual inflation cooled in five of the 13 product categories, most notably transport; recreation, sport & culture; and information & communication. Four categories registered no change. Food & non-alcoholic beverages (NAB), read more »
Who is more likely to transition into employment– Here’s What the Numbers Say
In 2019, almost everyone who was employed in the third quarter—94,0% to be exact—was still employed in the fourth quarter. Fast forward to 2024, and that figure has dipped slightly to 91,8%. While the decline is modest (2,2 percentage points), it signals a notable shift in employment stability. The same trend appears among people who read more »
Tracing the roots of farming income
A healthy agricultural industry is vital to economic development, employment and food security. Stats SA’s latest annual Agricultural Survey (2024) provides insight into the products that sustain the industry, and the impact of small, medium and micro farmers. Horticulture: The most significant income generator In November, the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa reported a read more »
SA Formal Non-Agricultural Jobs Rise in Q3
Employment in SA’s formal non-agricultural sector edged up in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) released by Statistics South Africa. The survey shows a gain of 29 000 jobs (0,3%), with employment rising from 10,52 million in June 2025 to 10,55 million in September 2025. However, year-on-year figures paint a different read more »