At least 6.7 million South Africans jobless with unemployment rate at an 11-year high
JOHANNESBURG –
South Africa’s unemployment rate has increased by 0,1 of a percentage point to 29,1 percent in the third quarter compared to the second quarter,
the highest it has been in 11 years.
South Africa’s unemployment rate has increased by 0,1 of a percentage point to 29,1 percent in the third quarter compared to the second quarter,
the highest it has been in 11 years.
Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) said on Tuesday that the number of employed persons increased by 62 000 while the number of unemployed persons increased by 78 000, resulting in an increase of 141 000 in the labour force.
The South African working-age population increased by 149 000 in the third quarter compared to the second quarter.
Source: iol.co.za
