South Africa Youth NEET rate 2024: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Latest value: 35.61 % (2024-01-01)

Youth NEET rate (measured in %) is an important economic indicator for South Africa, providing insights into structural trends, policy impacts, and development trajectories. This metric is widely used by researchers, analysts, and policymakers to monitor economic conditions and inform decision-making. In South Africa, Youth NEET rate reflects the interplay of domestic policies, global market forces, and long-term demographic and technological changes. Tracking this indicator over time reveals patterns of growth, volatility, and structural transformation that shape the country's economic outlook. Access to reliable, timely data is essential for evidence-based analysis, whether for academic research, investment strategy, or public policy evaluation. The most recent data point shows 35.61 % as of 2024-01-01. This dataset spans 2000–2024, covering 21 annual observations. Data is sourced from ILO ILOSTAT and updated regularly on EconDash. Use EconDash's interactive chart to explore Youth NEET rate data, apply custom date ranges, and benchmark South Africa against peer economies.