For the fourth consecutive month, fuel prices have been steadily declining after a period of sharp increases. The rising costs of fuel during the earlier months of the year dealt a major blow to many motorists. On 4 September 2024, the price of both grades of fuel decreased by 92 cents per litre, while diesel   read more »

According to the Recorded Live Births data released by Statistics South Africa, a total of 932 138 births were registered with the Department of Home Affairs in 2023. Of these, 848 337 (91,0%) were for births that occurred in 2023, while 83 801 (9,0%) were late registrations of births from previous years. This distinction between   read more »

The electricity, gas & water supply industry was the star performer in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest gross domestic product (GDP) data. The industry grew by 3,1% compared with the first quarter, driven by increased electricity generation and water distribution. If we ignore the topsy-turvy economic environment caused by the pandemic   read more »

The South African economy strengthened by 0,4%1 in the second quarter (April–June) of 2024. The finance, manufacturing, trade, and electricity, gas & water supply industries drove most of the economy’s momentum on the production (supply) side. On the expenditure (demand) side, household consumption, government consumption and a build-up in inventories contributed favourably to growth. Seven   read more »

The latest set of economic indicators paint a preliminary picture of economic performance in the second quarter (April–June). The quarter in a nutshell Several sectors enjoyed positive gains in the second quarter of 2024 compared with the first quarter of 2024. These include manufacturing, electricity generation, construction (buildings reported as completed to larger municipalities), wholesale   read more »

A picture can tell an intricate story. The graphic below speaks for 257 public institutions. Figure 1 shows the distribution of revenue across South Africa’s extra-budgetary accounts and funds (EBAs). In the 2022/23 financial year, EBAs received or generated R390,2 billion in revenue, according to the latest data. EBAs play a significant role in the financial management   read more »

South African Statistics Council Statement on the results of the Population Census 2022 30 August 2024 In October 2023 Stats SA released the initial results of the Population Census 2022. The Population Census of 2022 was the first digital census in South Africa, which came with unique data management opportunities and required tight strategic planning,   read more »

29 August 2024 MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                           Statistics South Africa to release the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Q2 2024 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the results of the Gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2024, at a media briefing to be held on Tuesday, 03 September 2024 in Tshwane. The media   read more »

This year’s Women’s Month, marked by the theme “Celebrating 30 Years of Democracy Towards Women’s Development,” serves as a powerful reminder of the strides women have made since the dawn of our democracy. The theme not only highlights the achievements and contributions of women across various sectors but also underscores the ongoing challenges that need   read more »

Statistics South Africa’s Governance, Public Safety, and Justice Survey (GPSJS) 2023/24 reveals a decline in the sense of safety among individuals walking in their neighbourhoods during the day and at night since 2019/20. Respondents were asked how safe they felt walking in their neighbourhoods alone during the day and when it was dark. The sense   read more »