In South Africa, the working-age population percentage rose from in 1990, peaking at around in the early 2010s. After this, the figure leveled off, reaching by 2022. This trend reflects South Africa’s evolving population structure, with growth initially supported by a young population. Addressing economic opportunities for the youth and managing unemployment are key priorities for South Africa, as it leverages its working-age demographic for sustainable development.
Discover additional trends and data on agriculture’s share in South Africa’s GDP, military personnel share in South Africa’s population, South Africa’s fertility rate trends.
