A picture can tell an intricate story. The graphic below speaks for 257 public institutions. Figure 1 shows the distribution of revenue across South Africa’s extra-budgetary accounts and funds (EBAs). In the 2022/23 financial year, EBAs received or generated R390,2 billion in revenue, according to the latest data. EBAs play a significant role in the financial management   read more »

South African Statistics Council Statement on the results of the Population Census 2022 30 August 2024 In October 2023 Stats SA released the initial results of the Population Census 2022. The Population Census of 2022 was the first digital census in South Africa, which came with unique data management opportunities and required tight strategic planning,   read more »

29 August 2024 MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                           Statistics South Africa to release the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Q2 2024 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the results of the Gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2024, at a media briefing to be held on Tuesday, 03 September 2024 in Tshwane. The media   read more »

This year’s Women’s Month, marked by the theme “Celebrating 30 Years of Democracy Towards Women’s Development,” serves as a powerful reminder of the strides women have made since the dawn of our democracy. The theme not only highlights the achievements and contributions of women across various sectors but also underscores the ongoing challenges that need   read more »

Statistics South Africa’s Governance, Public Safety, and Justice Survey (GPSJS) 2023/24 reveals a decline in the sense of safety among individuals walking in their neighbourhoods during the day and at night since 2019/20. Respondents were asked how safe they felt walking in their neighbourhoods alone during the day and when it was dark. The sense   read more »

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MEDIA RELEASE Embargo: NONE Date: 22 August 2024   Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) released the first phase of Census 2022 results in October 2023, following an extensive population and housing count. Since then, Stats SA has published several thematic reports based on these results. The upcoming release of the Census 2022 10% Sample data,   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                                                                                                                                     22 August 2024                                                       Statistician-General to release the results of the Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey (GPSJS) 2023/24, Victims of Crime Report The Statistician-General of South Africa, Mr Risenga Maluleke, will release the results of the Victims of Crime report from the Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey (GPSJS) 2023/24 at a   read more »

1.    Census 2022 10% Sample The Census 2022 10% Sample is among many Census products disseminated to the public in the second dissemination phase. Census 2022 micro-data were sampled from the latest census to cater to the data needs of academia, research institutions, NGOs, planners, and policymakers, as has been the practice for the last   read more »

The Olympic Games have once again captivated the world, showcasing the pinnacle of human  achievement in sports. As we marvel at the records broken, the medals won and the moments of triumph, let us not forget the true spirit of the Olympics – unity, perseverance, and the celebration of our shared humanity. The latest edition   read more »