Trade in employment (TiM) 2023 edition — Domestic employment embodied in South Africa
South Africa: Trade in employment (TiM) 2023 edition — Domestic employment embodied was 30.2 Persons in 2020. ▬ Flat
Trade in employment (TiM) 2023 edition — Domestic employment embodied in South Africa, 1995–2020
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2020, trade in employment (tim) 2023 edition — domestic employment embodied in South Africa stood at 30.2 Persons.
The figure is down 17.0% on the previous year and down 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade in employment (tim) 2023 edition — domestic employment embodied in South Africa peaked at 47.6 Persons in 1996 and was at its lowest, 20 Persons, in 2004.
South Africa ranks 23rd of 49 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Trade in employment (TiM) 2023 edition — Domestic employment embodied in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 32.1 Persons | — |
| 1996 | 47.6 Persons | +48.3% |
| 1997 | 39.5 Persons | -17.0% |
| 1998 | 37.3 Persons | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 28.9 Persons | -22.5% |
| 2000 | 36.5 Persons | +26.3% |
| 2001 | 44.8 Persons | +22.7% |
| 2002 | 25.6 Persons | -42.9% |
| 2003 | 23.6 Persons | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 20 Persons | -15.3% |
| 2005 | 25.7 Persons | +28.5% |
| 2006 | 33 Persons | +28.4% |
| 2007 | 33.9 Persons | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 43.6 Persons | +28.6% |
| 2009 | 29.9 Persons | -31.4% |
| 2010 | 36.8 Persons | +23.1% |
| 2011 | 38.9 Persons | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 44.8 Persons | +15.2% |
| 2013 | 41.7 Persons | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 42.3 Persons | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 38.1 Persons | -9.9% |
| 2016 | 33.1 Persons | -13.1% |
| 2017 | 34.3 Persons | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 35.5 Persons | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 36.4 Persons | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 30.2 Persons | -17.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 30.2 Persons is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 191.2 Persons, 16% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.08 Persons | 28.9 Persons | 47.6 Persons | 5 |
| 2000s | 31.66 Persons | 20 Persons | 44.8 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.19 Persons | 33.1 Persons | 44.8 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.2 Persons | 30.2 Persons | 30.2 Persons | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -4.01 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0094 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -61.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -2.16 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -192.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0051 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -33.37 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 16.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade in employment (tim) 2023 edition — domestic employment embodied in South Africa?
- Trade in employment (tim) 2023 edition — domestic employment embodied in South Africa was 30.2 Persons in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest trade in employment (tim) 2023 edition — domestic employment embodied recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 47.6 Persons in 1996.
- What is the lowest trade in employment (tim) 2023 edition — domestic employment embodied recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 Persons in 2004.
- How does South Africa rank for trade in employment (tim) 2023 edition — domestic employment embodied?
- South Africa ranks 23rd out of 49 countries with data for 2020.
- Is trade in employment (tim) 2023 edition — domestic employment embodied rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Trade in employment (TiM) 2023 edition — Domestic employment embodied in gross exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Trade in employment (TiM) database, see TiM web page, is a collection of labour market indicators designed to provide additional insights into global production networks and supply chains, and complement Trade in Value Added (TiVA) indicators, see TiVA web page. Estimates of employment or compensation of employees embodied in foreign final demand (or in gross exports) can reveal the extent to which a country's workforce depends on its integration into the global economy. TiM indicators are based on employment and compensation of employees for more than 50 economies (including all EU, OECD, G20 and most East and Southeast Asian economies), as well as region aggregates. TiM is estimated using the 2023 edition of the OECD's Inter-Country Input-Output (ICIO) Tables, see ICIO web page, together with recent estimates of employment and employees' compensation by industrial activity from official sources. The series are available over 1995-2020 and for 45 individual industries based on ISIC Rev.4. • TiM structure (old versus new codes) • Data sources • Documentation Bulk download Rdata and csv files are available in section Related files or can be downloaded from the menu. Contact icio-tiva.contact@oecd.org