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• People employed by sector in South Africa, by quarter

  The number of people employed in South Africa in the following industries of mining and quarrying; manufacturing; electricity, gas and water supply; construction; wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles and personal and household goods, and hotels and restaurants; transport, storage and communication; financial intermediation, insurance, real estate and business services; and community, social and personal services. The data is sourced from a survey conducted by Statistics South Africa. The samples are drawn from private non-agricultural businesses such as factories, firms, offices and stores, as well as from national, provincial and local government entities.

  DS0334 Economy & Business employmentsouth africastatistics south africa
  Source: Statistics South Africa

  Last updated: 30 June 2026

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  • CH0089 Employment in SA by sector
• Consumer prices in South Africa

  A list of food, baby, household and pet items surveyed by Statistics South Africa each month to determine the cost of living for people living in South Africa.

  DS0165 Economy & Business consumer pricecpisouth africastatistics south africa
  Geography: South Africa Period: 2017-01-01 to 2026-07-01 Source: Statistics South Africa

  Last updated: 19 August 2026