Average Unemployment Rate in South Africa

    32.1

    %

    vs Global Average:5.1%(+529.4%)

    The average unemployment rate in South Africa is 32.1 %, which is above the global average of 5.1%.

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    How South Africa Compares

    CountryValue (%)vs Global Avg
    Nigeria33.3+552.9%
    South Africa32.1+529.4%
    India8+56.9%
    Brazil7.8+52.9%
    United Kingdom4-21.6%
    United States3.7-27.5%
    Germany3.1-39.2%
    Japan2.4-52.9%

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