Government welcomes the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) Quarter 4 of 2025 results, released by Statistics South Africa, which indicate an improvement in key labour market indicators. Employment increased by 44 000 in Q4 2025, while the number of unemployed persons decreased by 172 000. As a result, the official unemployment rate declined by 0,5 percent.
The improvement in employment reflects the resilience of the South African economy and the impact of targeted interventions aimed at stimulating growth, supporting businesses, and expanding labour market opportunities.
Government has intensified actions to grow employment through accelerated infrastructure investment to unlock opportunities across key sectors of the economy. The implementation of the Presidential Employment Stimulus continues to provide work opportunities, particularly for young people and women. Strengthened public-private partnerships are unlocking new investment and supporting industrial expansion to create long-term employment opportunities. Through Operation Vulindlela and ongoing economic reform measures, government continues to remove structural constraints that limit growth, including energy stability and logistics efficiency. These reforms are laying the foundation for sustained job creation.
South Africa’s progress requires sustained effort. Government calls on all social partners to work together to drive inclusive growth and ensure that more South Africans share in the benefits of economic development.
Ms Nomonde Mnukwa
Acting Government Spokesperson
Cell: 083 210 6676
Mr William Baloyi
Deputy Government Spokesperson
Cell: 083 390 7147
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