Labour Costs in South Africa increased to 145.70 points in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 143.70 points in the third quarter of 2025. Labour Costs in South Africa averaged 45.63 points from 1970 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 145.70 points in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a record low of 0.70 points in the second quarter of 1970. source: South African Reserve Bank



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Employed Persons 16754.00 17099.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Rate 39.70 40.60 percent Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 59.00 59.30 percent Mar 2026
Labour Costs 145.70 143.70 points Dec 2025
Minimum Wages 30.23 28.79 ZAR/Hour Mar 2026
Population 63.10 63.02 Million Dec 2025
Retirement Age Men 60.00 60.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 60.00 60.00 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 8137.00 7836.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 32.70 31.40 percent Mar 2026
Wages 29997.00 29738.00 ZAR/Month Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 25190.00 25538.00 ZAR/Month Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 60.90 57.00 percent Mar 2026


South Africa Labour Costs
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
145.70 143.70 145.70 0.70 1970 - 2025 points Quarterly
SA, 2015=100