As Statistics South Africa continues to celebrate 30 years of democratic census-taking, we take a closer look at the vital role women play in agricultural activity in South Africa.
The headline inflation rate cooled for the first time in five months, declining to 4,3% in July from 5,0% in June.
The South African labour market continues to reflect unequal employment outcomes between men and women.
As South Africa celebrates 30 years of constitutional democracy and census-taking, Census data provide a unique lens through which to assess the progress made by women, showcasing important gains in education, employment, and leadership between 1996 and 2022.
Stats SA welcomed the return of a regular data series to its publication schedule in July.
Annual consumer inflation jumped to 5,0% in June 2026 from 4,5% in May 2026. This is the highest inflation print since June 2024 when the rate was 5,1%. Prices rose by 0,7% on average between May and June, the same increase recorded between April and May.
South Africa’s population has grown significantly over the past two decades, reflecting the combined impact of births, deaths and migration.
The Social Profile of South African Youth: A Decade in Review – Stats SA

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