South Africa Unemployment Rate Rises to 33.7% in Third Quarter
The official rate rose from 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026. Statistics South Africa said the number of unemployed people increased to 8.578 million in July–September.
South Africa's official unemployment rate rose slightly to 33.7% in the third quarter of 2026 from 33.6% in the second quarter (ZAUNR=ECI), data from the statistics agency showed on Tuesday.Statistics South Africa said the number of unemployed people increased to 8.578 million in July-September, co…