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 »

Coal provided the bulk of South Africa’s energy supply in 2021, according to the latest physical energy flow accounts. The electricity, gas & steam supply industry was the biggest user, relying heavily on coal to generate electricity. Coal was also the country’s biggest energy export. Explore how energy products flow through our economy, as well   read more »

Stats SA had a bumper schedule in March, with 35 releases published on a wide range of topics. Key economic outputs included the latest gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, formal-sector employment, data on electricity generation and a comprehensive set of energy flow accounts. Agriculture, trade and finance push the economy forward After a bumpy third   read more »

Every year, thousands of babies in South Africa never get to take their first breath, while many others die within days of birth. The latest report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), Perinatal Deaths in South Africa, 2016–2020, highlights a concerning trend: stillbirths have more than doubled since 1997, reaching 15,908 in 2020. Early neonatal   read more »

Despite a significant post-pandemic recovery, South Africa’s international tourism sector remains 12,8% below 2019 levels, highlighting the country’s slow path to full recovery. However, according to the Tourism, 2024 report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), South Africa remained a top destination in 2024, with a total of 8,9 million tourists arriving in the   read more »

Bucket toilets remain the thorn in the flesh of several municipalities. Despite an overall decline in the use of municipal bucket toilets in 2023, some municipalities recorded an increase. The municipal provision of bucket toilets Service delivery can be measured from two different angles. The first is to approach the demand side, by collecting and   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                       24 March 2025 The Statistician-General of South Africa, Mr Risenga Maluleke, invites members of the media to the release of the results of the Forestry, logging and related services survey, 2023 as well as the Ocean (marine) fisheries and related services survey, 2023, at a virtual release on Wednesday, 26 March 2025. The   read more »

Media Release – For Immediate Release                                                                    20 March 2025 SEZ Income Rises to R25 Billion in 2024 Gqeberha, 20 March 2025 – The Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) continues to demonstrate strong economic growth, with total income surging to R25,0 billion in 2024, reflecting a significant increase of 32,2% from the R18,9 billion recorded in   read more »

Discovering the pathways that energy takes through the economy is the aim of the latest set of physical energy flow accounts. The accounts, published in a recent discussion document in the Stats SA Natural Capital series, cover the period 2015 to 2021 and provide a detailed overview of the flow of energy from its source   read more »

South Africa’s informal sector plays a crucial yet often overlooked role in the country’s economy, providing jobs and incomes for millions who struggle to find opportunities in the formal labour market. According to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), informal sector employment accounted for 19,5% of total   read more »