![A tale of three economies in Africa](https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Slider_economy-64x64.jpg)
A tale of three economies in Africa
One of many comparisons between countries is the size of their economies. In the recent past, a number of people noted that Nigeria had overtaken South Africa as the largest economy on the African continent. Subsequently, articles were written about South Africa being pushed into third place by Egypt, only to regain the silver medal read more »
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Looking for love in all the wrong places?
Don’t despair. There is hope. We promise. Finding that special someone to spend Valentine’s Day with has just become a little bit easier. From left field in the realm of dating advice enter the statisticians, who combine data and geography to show you where you can look for love. Surprised? Well, consider the fact that read more »
Media release:Quarterly Labour Force Survey – QLFS Q4:2016
MEDIA RELEASE 14 February 2017 The results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the fourth quarter of 2016 released by Statistics South Africa today, indicate that employment grew by 235 000 and the number of job seekers declined by 92 000 resulting in slight decline in the unemployment rate by 0,6 of percentage point to read more »
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Overturning Verwoerd’s legacy: is this generation better-educated than their parents?
The majority of young people aged 20-34 in South Africa have a higher level of education than their parents. This was just one of the findings from a report on Educational Enrolment and Achievement for 2016, which Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) released recently. High-quality training, education, research and innovation are key to the achievement read more »
Media Release: Living Conditions Survey (LCS) 2014/2015
MEDIA RELEASE 27 January 2017 Living Conditions Survey 2014/2015 The total annual household consumption expenditure between October 2014 and October 2015 is estimated at R1,72 trillion and the average South African household spent approximately R103 293 during the survey year. The main components of this expenditure come from housing and utilities, transport, food, and read more »
UN World Data Forum wraps up
PRESS RELEASE UN World Data Forum wraps up with launch of Cape Town Global Action Plan for Sustainable Development Data United Arab Emirates selected to host next Forum (Cape Town, 18 January) — The inaugural United Nations World Data Forum is concluding today with the launch of a global plan for better data read more »
Media release: Stats SA partners with the Department of Home Affairs for the digitisation of births and deaths registration
MEDIA RELEASE 23 November 2016 Digitisation of Births and Deaths Registration The use of technology by government will be given a major boost when the Department of Home Affairs and Statistics South Africa consolidate their resources for accelerated and efficient service delivery. The Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Malusi Gigaba, together with the Statistician-General of read more »
Media Release 23 November 2016 GHS Series Volume VIII: Water read more »
Media Release QLFS Q3 2016
MEDIA RELEASE 22 November 2016 Quarterly Labour Force Survey – QLFS Q3:2016 The results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the third quarter of 2016 released by Statistics South Africa today, indicate that employment grew by 288 000 after two successive quarterly declines. However, the growth in employment was offset by the increase read more »
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Africa Rising: Growth in Africa through steadfast statistics
The continent is working towards attaining “the Africa we want”. Key to achieving this goal, through the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063, are quality and relevant statistics. African Statistics Day is celebrated each year on 18 November. Africa celebrates this day to raise awareness of the importance of statistics in all aspects of read more »