IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

South Africa is one of seven pilot countries selected by the United Nations (UN) to test a framework that will measure the state and condition of the country’s ecosystems. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) are partnering on this project. A three-day training session is currently being hosted   read more »

Press Statement, 30 October 2014 Table A: Key labour market indicators   Jul-Sep 2013 Apr-Jun 2014 Jul-Sep 2014 Q/Q Change Y/Y Change Q/Q Change Y/Y Change Thousand Per cent  Population aged 15–64 yrs 34 868 35 332 35 489 157 620 0,4 1,8  Labour force 19 916 20 248 20 268 19 351 0,1 1,8   read more »

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the establishment of an Independent Expert Advisory Group on the Data Revolution for Sustainable Development. The Group will advise the Secretary-General on measures required to close the data gaps and strengthen national statistical capacities. The Group is also expected to assess new opportunities linked to innovation, technical progress   read more »

Press Statement, 29 September 2014 The Quarterly Employment Survey complements the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS). Although the results may differ due to different coverage and conceptual issues, there are some adjustments which can be conducted on the QLFS data to improve the comparability of these surveys. However, in some cases even after the adjustments   read more »

Media Release 02 September 2014 Non-Financial Census of Municipalities, 2013 The number of consumer units receiving basic services from municipalities and service providers (water, electricity, sewerage and sanitation, and solid waste management) has increased from 2012 to 2013. The largest increase from 2012 to 2013 in the provision of services was in sewerage and sanitation   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release 29 August 2014 Contact: Lesedi Dibakwane 0828057088 lesedid@statssa.gov.za Census of Non-Financial Census of Municipalities, 2013 Stats SA will brief the media on the findings of the Census of Non-Financial Census of Municipalities, 2013. This statistical release provides baseline non-financial information on municipalities.  The release also outlines among others, the number   read more »

The 2012/2013 financial report of extra-budgetary accounts and funds (EBAs) indicate the ongoing cash injections which are aimed at addressing numerous challenges facing South Africa. EBAs are government funded organisations that do not operate through normal parliamentary budget processes. The report measures the impact of both the economic and functional effect of government spending, gauging   read more »

26 August 2014: 11:30 a.m PRESS STATEMENT Real gross domestic product (GDP) at market prices increased by 0,6 per cent during the second quarter of 2014 The seasonally adjusted real GDP at market prices for the second quarter of 2014 increased by an annualised rate of 0,6 per cent compared with a decrease of 0,6   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release 22 August 2014 Contact: Lesedi Dibakwane 0828057088 lesedid@statssa.gov.za Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Quarter 2, 2014 The Statistician General, Pali Lehohla, will release the results of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 2nd Quarter 2014 on Tuesday 26 August. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which is the total value of goods and   read more »

The SESE is a household-based sample survey conducted every four years. The survey collects detailed information about non-VAT registered businesses, most of which are in the informal sector. Highlights Table 1: Individuals running informal businesses, 2001–2013 2001 2005* 2009 2013 2001 2005 2009 2013 Thousand Per cent  By sex 2 258 1 668 1 144   read more »