IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

June 16 is Youth Day in South Africa, commemorating the sacrifice paid by the youth who participated in the Soweto uprising in 1976. The day is also recognised as the Day of the African Child on the African continent and celebrated every year. The theme for the year is “To educate an African Child Fit   read more »

Real gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by a marginal 0,1% in the first three months of 2024. This followed a revised 0,3% increase in the fourth quarter of 2023. Weaker manufacturing, mining and construction drove much of the downward momentum on the production side of the economy, while the expenditure side witnessed a decline across   read more »

Real gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by a marginal 0,1% in the first quarter (January–March) of 2024.1 This followed a revised 0,3% increase in the fourth quarter of 2023. Weaker manufacturing, mining and construction drove much of the downward momentum on the production (supply) side of the economy, while the expenditure (demand) side witnessed a   read more »

Stats SA published 24 releases in May, with many providing a preliminary overview of economic performance in the first quarter (January–March). Key industries down in the first three months of the year Mining, manufacturing, electricity, construction, retail trade, motor trade and road transport were weaker in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the fourth   read more »

Felicia Sithole MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                            30 May 2024   Statistics South Africa to release the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Q1 2024 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the results of the Gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2024, at a media briefing to be held on Tuesday, 4 June 2024 in Tshwane.   read more »

In 2024, South Africa celebrates three decades since the advent of democracy, a pivotal moment in its history. This milestone not only signifies the passage of time but also reflects the enduring journey towards equality, freedom, and justice for all its citizens. Households reflect the ongoing transformation, encompassing a diverse mix of cultural, economic, and   read more »

The consumer price index (CPI) recorded an annual increase of 5,2% in April, down from 5,3% in March and 5,6% in February. Housing & utilities, miscellaneous goods & services, food & non-alcoholic beverages (NAB) and transport were the main drivers behind the headline rate in April. The monthly change in the CPI was 0,3% in   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                             20 May 2024 Statistics South Africa to release the results of the General Household Survey, 2023                                                                      Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the results of the 2023 General Household Survey (GHS) on Thursday, 23 May 2024 in Tshwane. The survey provides a snapshot of progress achieved in basic government services. The   read more »

South Africa, like many countries globally, grapples with the challenge of youth unemployment. This is supported by statistics indicating a 45,5% unemployment rate among young individuals (aged 15-34 years), in contrast to the national average of 32,9% in the first quarter of 2024. However, when looking at the Labour Market Dynamics in South Africa report   read more »

South Africa has recorded 50 consecutive days without load shedding as of 15 May 2024. This marks the longest period of uninterrupted power supply in nearly three years. It also surpasses the festive season record (15 December 2023 to 2 January 2024) when the country experienced 18 days without load shedding, following a 20-day load   read more »