Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa
The Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa presents primary data on 14 social, economic, and political fields. These include the economy, government finances, living standards, healthcare, crime, education, and demographics. As a statistical reference book, the Survey serves as a vital guide to an in-depth understanding of South Africa, and the trends that will shape the country’s future.
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Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa
The Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa presents primary data on 14 social, economic, and political fields. These include the economy, government finances, living standards, healthcare, crime, education, and demographics. As a statistical reference book, the Survey serves as a vital guide to an in-depth understanding of South Africa, and the trends that will shape the country’s future.
Assets and Incomes
The chapter presents data on household earnings and wealth in South Africa, including:
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The chapter presents data on household earnings and wealth in South Africa, including:
Business and Infrastructure
The chapter presents data on South Africa's business environment and public infrastructure, including:
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The chapter presents data on South Africa's business environment and public infrastructure, including:
- Registered and listed companies
- Entrepreneurship and business confidence
- Mining attractiveness and economic freedom
- Electricity and water
- Passenger transport and freight
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Communications
The chapter presents data on the means of communication and access to information of households and individuals in South Africa, including:
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The chapter presents data on the means of communication and access to information of households and individuals in South Africa, including:
- Radio listeners and television viewers
- Print media circulation and reach
- Online media snippets
- Postal, fixed-line and cellular phone services
- Internet access and activity
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Crime and Security
The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of crime data, social (in)stability, and the justice system in South Africa, including:
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The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of crime data, social (in)stability, and the justice system in South Africa, including:
- Annual and quarterly crime trends
- Corruption and fraud
- Social unrest and the cost of violence
- Policing and private security
- Correctional services and national defence
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Demographics
The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of South Africa's inhabitants, including:
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The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of South Africa's inhabitants, including:
- The population profile
- Urbanisation and migration trends
- Provincial and municipal data
- Births, mortality, and life expectancy
- Household structures and living arrangements
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Education
The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the education system in South Africa, including:
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The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the education system in South Africa, including:
- South Africa's qualification profile
- Public education financing and resources
- School and post-school attendance
- School and post-school outcomes
- Employment prospects by education level
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Employment
The chapter presents data on South Africa's labour market, including:
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The chapter presents data on South Africa's labour market, including:
- Characteristics of the employed and unemployed
- Participation and absorption into the job market
- Employment by industry and occupation
- Employment equity
- Labour non-participation and underutilisation
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Health
The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the health system in South Africa, including:
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The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the health system in South Africa, including: