According to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) for Q1:2025, young people aged 15 to 34 make up roughly 50,2% of South Africa’s working-age population, translating to approximately 20,9 million individuals. Within this cohort, the 15-24 age group—representing around 10,3 million individuals—faces the highest barriers to entering   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                            08 May 2025                                                          Statistics South Africa to   read more »

After a busy March, Stats SA’s publication schedule was quieter in April. Eighteen releases were published in the month. Business performance a mixed bag Several sectors were weaker in February on a year-on-year basis. These include mining; manufacturing; wholesale trade; motor trade; restaurants, catering & fast-food; road freight; and road passenger transport (Figure 1). Mining production   read more »

Forestry & logging is the second smallest of 16 industries covered by Stats SA’s structural industry surveys. To get a sense of scale, manufacturing – the biggest of the 16 – is 82 times larger if income is used as a measuring tool. Explore the forestry & logging industry, as well as other stories, in   read more »

Headline consumer inflation decreased for the first time in five months, edging lower to 2,7% in March from 3,2% in February. The decline was mainly due to lower fuel prices and softer tuition inflation. Fuel and education help ease inflationary pressure The fuel index softened by 0,4% from February, taking the annual rate from -3,6%   read more »

Forestry & logging is the second smallest of 16 industries covered by Stats SA’s structural industry surveys. To get a sense of scale, manufacturing – the biggest of the 16 – is 82 times larger if income is used as a measure. Despite its relatively small size, forestry & logging produces essential raw materials used   read more »

In South Africa, many newborns die, with thousands failing to breathe at all and many others dying within days of birth, showing a significant public health concern. The latest report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), Perinatal Deaths in South Africa, 2016–2020, published on 31 March 2025 highlights that stillbirths have more than doubled since   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                        13 April 2025 Statistician-General to Visit Mamelodi to Address Misinformation and Strengthen Public Trust in National Data Collection   Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) invites members of the media to attend a community engagement session in Mamelodi, to be led by the Statistician-General of South Africa, Mr Risenga Maluleke. The engagement forms part   read more »

MEDIA STATEMENT 10 April 2025 Protecting the Integrity of Stats SA’s National Data Collection. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is aware of misinformation currently circulating regarding our data collection activities, including false allegations that our survey officers (fieldworkers) are involved in criminal activities. We want to assure the public that we are committed to maintaining   read more »

Marriage, once a milestone eagerly reached in the early twenties, is now being postponed as individuals prioritise careers, personal growth, and independence. In modern times, love and commitment are no longer bound by age but by readiness. Across the globe, the traditional timeline for tying the knot is shifting, and South Africa is no exception.   read more »