Unemployment Total
The Unemployment total from Statistics South Africa indicates the number of jobless workers in the total civilian labor force, serving as a key indicator for the South African economy. A rise suggests the labor market isn't expanding, weakening the economy, while a decrease is typically seen as positive for the Rand.
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| Date | Actual | Previous | Deviation | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2024 | 8.384 | 8.226 | 0.158 | - |
| May 14, 2024 | 8.226 | 7.895 | 0.331 | - |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 7.895 | 7.849 | 0.046 | - |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 7.849 | 7.921 | -0.072 | - |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 7.921 | 7.933 | -0.012 | 7.998 |
| May 16, 2023 | 7.933 | 7.753 | 0.18 | 8.044 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 7.753 | 7.725 | 0.028 | 7.866 |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 7.994 | 8.00 | -0.006 | - |