The economy grows by 1,2% in Q2: 2021
The South African economy recorded its fourth consecutive quarter of growth, expanding by 1,2% in the second quarter of 2021 (April–June). 1 This followed a revised 1,0% rise in real gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter (January–March). Despite the gains made over the last four quarters, the economy is 1,4% smaller than what read more »
Statistics South Africa to release the Gross domestic product (GDP), 2nd Quarter 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY 2 September 2021 Statistics South Africa to release the Gross domestic product (GDP), 2nd Quarter 2021 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the results of the Gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2021 at a media briefing to be held on Tuesday, 7 September 2021 in Pretoria. Media briefing read more »
Five facts about the electricity, gas & water supply industry (2019)
We are all keenly aware of the electricity challenges our country is facing. Here are five key facts from Stats SA’s latest report on the industry, covering data on the nation’s energy mix, electricity production, and employment. The Electricity, gas and water supply industry report for 2019 covers the results of a large sample survey read more »
Stats Biz – August 2021
Any statistical agency worth its salt should periodically revisit the way in which it measures the economy. Stats SA has finalised a comprehensive overhaul of its national accounts, providing a far more relevant and reliable measure of gross domestic product (GDP). Explore rebasing and benchmarking, as well as other stories, in this edition of Stats read more »
Invitation to the virtual release of the electricity, gas and water industry, 2019 results
MEDIA ADVISORY 30 August 2021 Invitation to the virtual release of the electricity, gas and water industry, 2019 results The Statistician-General, Mr read more »
The role of EBAs in public healthcare spending
There are a small number of healthcare institutions that fall in the extra-budgetary accounts and funds (EBAs) arm of government. You may have heard of the South African Medical Research Council and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority in media coverage of COVID-19. A recent report by Stats SA provides pre-COVID-19 financial data for read more »
A new and improved GDP is here!
Stats SA has finalised a comprehensive overhaul of its national accounts. The latest gross domestic product (GDP) rebasing and benchmarking exercise has resulted in an upward revision in the size of the economy, as well as changes to the composition of the supply and demand sides of economic activity. Remaining relevant is key Any statistical read more »
South African labour market is more favourable to men than women
Equal opportunity and equal treatment in the labour market are at the core of decent work. Unfortunately, women in South Africa and around the world still face additional challenges that hinder them from accessing employment. Once they are in employment, appointments to decision-making positions and jobs in certain sectors, or of certain characteristics, remain elusive. read more »
Statistics South Africa to release the results of the benchmarked and rebased Gross
MEDIA ADVISORY 20 August 2021 Statistics South Africa to release the results of the benchmarked and rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has, in line with international standards and best practice, rebased and benchmarked the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to ensure that the measurement of the GDP remains read more »
Statistics South Africa to release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), 2nd Quarter 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY 19 August 2021 Statistics South Africa to release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), 2nd Quarter 2021 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter of 2021 at a media briefing to be held on Tuesday, 24 August 2021 in Pretoria. read more »