Media Release                                                                                                            23 June 2022 General Household Survey, 2021 Statistics South Africa released its social and household service delivery statistics, with data showing that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is still lingering for early childhood development and school attendance. The General Household Survey (GHS) tracks the progress of development in South Africa and   read more »

Annual consumer price inflation quickened to 6,5% in May from 5,9% in April and March, breaking through the upper limit of the South African Reserve Bank’s monetary policy target range. This is the highest reading since January 2017 when the rate was 6,6%. The monthly change in the consumer price index (CPI) was 0,7%. The   read more »

Statistics South Africa will conduct an independent survey to measure the accuracy and reach of the Census 2022 population count from 8 June to 26 July 2022. The Post Enumeration Survey (PES) identifies how many households and persons were erroneously included, missed or counted more than once during the Census 2022 population count. The national   read more »

Media Release: Post-enumeration Survey (PES) 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                  07 June 2022 Post Enumeration Survey kicks off to measure Census 2022 coverage Statistics South Africa will conduct an independent survey to measure the accuracy and reach of the Census 2022 population count from 8 June to 26 July 2022. The Post Enumeration Survey (PES)   read more »

Economically, no country is an island. Just as a household cannot produce all that it needs on its own, South Africa depends on global trade for a range of goods and services. Data from the latest supply and use tables (SUTs) provide insight into those products that are imported, exported, and consumed by households. Explore   read more »

Foot-and-mouth disease is scary. The recent outbreak, identified in at least five provinces, has serious implications for the livestock industry. Stats SA takes a look at the revenue streams that might be affected, and identifies where vulnerable industries might be located. What products does agriculture depend on the most? The disease is relentless. It spreads   read more »

Economically, no country is an island. Just as a household cannot produce all that it needs on its own, South Africa depends on global trade for a range of goods and services. Take crude petroleum. Figure 1 tracks oil-related transactions across our economy, showing where crude petroleum comes from and where it ends up. The   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                     17 May 2022 Statistics South africa to Brief Media After Portfolio Committee Census 2022 project update The Statistician-General of South Africa, Risenga Maluleke will provide a media update on Census 2022 project after briefing Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration on Wednesday, 18 May in Cape Town. The media   read more »

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) would like to appeal to Western Cape residents to take part in the completion of the Census 2022 questionnaire after an extension period. This appeal comes after the province has been lagging behind the rest of the country in terms of completeness of the data collection. Nationally, 88% of households   read more »

The South African population census of 2022 is nearing the end of mop-up activities, namely chasing down missed appointments, or reminding people to complete their online census, and so on. For the most part, the South African Statistics Council is encouraged by good rates of completion despite rains and flooding, Covid, the lack of rental   read more »