In South Africa, the share of youth not in education, employment or training currently stands at 32.9%, reflecting an increase of 2.3% (7.6%) since 2021.
Share of youth not in education, employment or training in South Africa
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Source:
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Regions:
215
Date range: 1976 to 2022
Points:
13,545
Measure:
%
What is South Africa's NEET youth rate?
As of 2022 South Africa's NEET youth rate was 32.9.
How does South Africa's NEET youth rate compare to other regions?
South Africa's NEET youth rate was ranked 17th in 2022
Similar regions to South Africa
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More indicators for South Africa
South Africa NEET youth rate between 2000 and 2022
Period | NEET youth rate | Change |
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2022 | 32.9% | 2.3% |
2021 | 30.6% | 0.7% |
2020 | 29.9% | 0.7% |
2019 | 30.6% | 1% |
2018 | 29.6% | 0.7% |
2017 | 28.9% | 0.4% |
2016 | 29.3% | 0.3% |
2015 | 29% | 1% |
2014 | 29.9% | 0.4% |
2013 | 30.3% | 2.3% |
2007 | 32.6% | 0.8% |
2006 | 33.4% | 1% |
2005 | 34.4% | 1% |
2004 | 35.4% | 1.2% |
2003 | 36.6% | 0.9% |
2002 | 35.7% | 1% |
2001 | 34.7% | 2.9% |
2000 | 31.8% |
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