Background Census 2022 was the fourth census after the advent of democracy, with the other three being conducted in 1996, 2001 and 2011. This was the first-ever digital census in South Africa. Census information was collected via a digital questionnaire, using three modes of collection: Computer-assisted Personal Interview (CAPI), where fieldworkers visited households and conducted   read more »

The latest Census results show that the South African population grew to 62 million in 2022. Gauteng remained the province with the highest population (15 million), while Northern Cape has the smallest population at 1,3 million. The Western Cape has moved from being the 5th-largest province in terms of population size in 1996 to being   read more »

The Statistician-General of South Africa, Mr Risenga Maluleke, will hand over the Census 2022 national results to President Cyril Ramaphosa at a media launch to be held on Tuesday, 10 October 2023 in Pretoria. Census data is an important data source used for planning and evidence based decision making by government and various sectors of   read more »

Stats SA published a variety of reports, statistical releases and discussion documents in September. Here is a rundown of key economic indicators. GDP: SA invests in machinery & equipment and households cut back on spending In September, Stats SA released both national and provincial gross domestic product (GDP) figures. On the national front, GDP recorded   read more »

After a two-year hiatus, Stats SA released an experimental set of provincial gross domestic product (GDP) data. Gauteng may be the smallest of the nine provinces in terms of area size, but it has the largest economy. In fact, Gauteng’s economy is larger than the economies of KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape combined. Explore the latest   read more »

In September 2023, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) published the results of a number of monthly surveys, which are based on new samples. These are: P3041.2 – Manufacturing: Production and sales; P6141.2 – Wholesale trade sales; P6242.1 – Retail trade sales; P6343.2 – Motor trade sales; P6410 – Tourist accommodation; P6420 – Food and beverages;   read more »

Although the mining industry strengthened company tax collections after the COVID-19 pandemic, its momentum has recently waned. The importance of CIT Company income tax (CIT) was the third largest source of government tax revenue in 2021/22, according to the South African Revenue Service (SARS).1 Personal income tax was the largest contributor (35,5%), followed by value-added   read more »

After a two-year hiatus, Stats SA has released an experimental set of provincial gross domestic product (GDP) data. Provincial-level figures used to be included annually with the GDP release. Following the publication of the 2019 data, the provincial series was temporarily held back as Stats SA embarked on a complete revamp of national accounts. This   read more »

The Statistician-General, Risenga Maluleke, will hand over the Census 2022 report to His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa, in Pretoria, and announce the results of the population and housing count to the country. Census 2022 was the fourth population and housing count in post-apartheid South Africa, the first being conducted in 1996, and subsequent censuses being   read more »

MEDIA ALERT Embargo: None 20 September 2023 Census 2022 Results Announcement Date Confirmed Stats SA to Handover Results to President Ramaphosa on 10th October 2023 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is set to announce the Census 2022 results on the 10th of October 2023. The Statistician-General, Risenga Maluleke, will hand over the Census 2022 report   read more »