This document is a statistical release from Statistics South Africa that summarizes key labour market indicators from the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Quarter 2 of 2018. Some highlights include a national unemployment rate of 27.2% and employment decreasing by 9000 jobs compared to the previous quarter. The formal sector lost 21000 jobs while the informal sector gained 12000. By industry, community and social services saw the largest employment gains.
This document is an annual report published by the Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (int@j) that provides statistics and information on Jordan's ICT and ITES sector for the year 2013. It includes data on sector revenue, employment, exports, investments, and growth trends over time. The report finds that in 2013, the ICT and ITES sector in Jordan generated a total revenue of $649.4 million, with domestic revenue of $316.8 million and export revenue of $332.5 million. Total employment in the sector was 11,637. The sector has experienced significant growth since 2000, with IT export revenue increasing from $12 million in 2000 to $324.4 million in 2013.
2012 Jordan ICT & ITES Industry Statistics Yearbook
Jordan’s ICT and IT Enabled Services (ITES) sector has come a long way in the past years and has achieved a great deal of accomplishments in which we can all take great pride. ICT and ITES are listed amongst the government’s highest priorities, and are expected to continue to contribute to the Jordanian economy.
To demonstrate the sector’s growth in terms of numbers and to determine the growth in market size, exports, investments, and employment, the Information Technology Association of Jordan (int@j) and the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MoICT) have completed the ICT and ITES Sector Classification and Statistics for 2012 aiming to provide clear and accurate references on Jordan's ICT and ITES sector size and magnitude.
This document is an annual report published by the Information and Communication Technology Association of Jordan (int@j) that provides statistics and information on Jordan's ICT & ITES industry for the year 2011. It includes key metrics on sector revenue, employment, exports and investment. Some of the major findings covered are that the IT sector revenue grew from JOD 160 million in 2000 to JOD 1.1 billion in 2011, IT & ITES exports totaled JOD 418 million in 2011 with major export countries being Saudi Arabia and Iraq, and the sector employed over 25,000 people in 2011 with Jordanians representing 71% of the workforce.
The authors would like to thank the representatives from the companies and agencies who shared their
knowledge of doing business in Mexico. In particular, the authors would like to thank representatives of
American Axle & Manufacturing, American Honda Motor Company, Audi, Delphi Automotive, Design
This document discusses the development of risk-based economic analysis tools by the Institute for Water Resources (IWR) of the US Army Corps of Engineers. It notes the Corps' interest in making wise investment decisions for aging infrastructure projects. IWR has developed expertise in risk analysis methods and sees a need for standardized, easily used tools to support risk-based analyses required for major rehabilitation studies. The report outlines IWR's research program and describes four models developed to analyze investments related to hydropower facilities, navigation locks, levees, and waterway systems.
Analysis of Decentralised, Distributed Decision-Making For Optimising Domesti...Alan McSweeney
This analysis looks at the potential impact that large numbers of electric vehicles could have on electricity demand, electricity generation capacity and on the electricity transmission and distribution grid in Ireland. It combines data from a number of sources – electricity usage patterns, vehicle usage patterns, electric vehicle current and possible future market share – to assess the potential impact of electric vehicles.
It then analyses a possible approach to electric vehicle charging where the domestic charging unit has some degree of decentralised intelligence and decision-making capability in deciding when to start vehicle charging to minimise electricity usage impact and optimise electricity generation usage.
The potential problem to be addressed is that if large numbers of electric cars are plugged-in and charging starts immediately when the drivers of those cars arrive home, the impact on demand for electricity will be substantial.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in November 2014 there were 5.0 million job openings, little changed from October. Hires were also little changed at 5.0 million, while separations declined slightly to 4.6 million. The job openings rate was 3.4% and rates for hires and separations were 3.6% and 3.3%, respectively. Over the past year, total nonfarm job openings, hires and separations all increased, resulting in a net employment gain of 2.7 million.
This document is an annual report published by the Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (int@j) that provides statistics and information on Jordan's ICT and ITES sector for the year 2013. It includes data on sector revenue, employment, exports, investments, and growth trends over time. The report finds that in 2013, the ICT and ITES sector in Jordan generated a total revenue of $649.4 million, with domestic revenue of $316.8 million and export revenue of $332.5 million. Total employment in the sector was 11,637. The sector has experienced significant growth since 2000, with IT export revenue increasing from $12 million in 2000 to $324.4 million in 2013.
2012 Jordan ICT & ITES Industry Statistics Yearbook
Jordan’s ICT and IT Enabled Services (ITES) sector has come a long way in the past years and has achieved a great deal of accomplishments in which we can all take great pride. ICT and ITES are listed amongst the government’s highest priorities, and are expected to continue to contribute to the Jordanian economy.
To demonstrate the sector’s growth in terms of numbers and to determine the growth in market size, exports, investments, and employment, the Information Technology Association of Jordan (int@j) and the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MoICT) have completed the ICT and ITES Sector Classification and Statistics for 2012 aiming to provide clear and accurate references on Jordan's ICT and ITES sector size and magnitude.
This document is an annual report published by the Information and Communication Technology Association of Jordan (int@j) that provides statistics and information on Jordan's ICT & ITES industry for the year 2011. It includes key metrics on sector revenue, employment, exports and investment. Some of the major findings covered are that the IT sector revenue grew from JOD 160 million in 2000 to JOD 1.1 billion in 2011, IT & ITES exports totaled JOD 418 million in 2011 with major export countries being Saudi Arabia and Iraq, and the sector employed over 25,000 people in 2011 with Jordanians representing 71% of the workforce.
The authors would like to thank the representatives from the companies and agencies who shared their
knowledge of doing business in Mexico. In particular, the authors would like to thank representatives of
American Axle & Manufacturing, American Honda Motor Company, Audi, Delphi Automotive, Design
This document discusses the development of risk-based economic analysis tools by the Institute for Water Resources (IWR) of the US Army Corps of Engineers. It notes the Corps' interest in making wise investment decisions for aging infrastructure projects. IWR has developed expertise in risk analysis methods and sees a need for standardized, easily used tools to support risk-based analyses required for major rehabilitation studies. The report outlines IWR's research program and describes four models developed to analyze investments related to hydropower facilities, navigation locks, levees, and waterway systems.
Analysis of Decentralised, Distributed Decision-Making For Optimising Domesti...Alan McSweeney
This analysis looks at the potential impact that large numbers of electric vehicles could have on electricity demand, electricity generation capacity and on the electricity transmission and distribution grid in Ireland. It combines data from a number of sources – electricity usage patterns, vehicle usage patterns, electric vehicle current and possible future market share – to assess the potential impact of electric vehicles.
It then analyses a possible approach to electric vehicle charging where the domestic charging unit has some degree of decentralised intelligence and decision-making capability in deciding when to start vehicle charging to minimise electricity usage impact and optimise electricity generation usage.
The potential problem to be addressed is that if large numbers of electric cars are plugged-in and charging starts immediately when the drivers of those cars arrive home, the impact on demand for electricity will be substantial.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in November 2014 there were 5.0 million job openings, little changed from October. Hires were also little changed at 5.0 million, while separations declined slightly to 4.6 million. The job openings rate was 3.4% and rates for hires and separations were 3.6% and 3.3%, respectively. Over the past year, total nonfarm job openings, hires and separations all increased, resulting in a net employment gain of 2.7 million.
Waterloo Region Economic Development Study: Assessment of Economic Developmen...Darren Shaw, SIOR
The Region of Waterloo and all seven Area Municipalities jointly commissioned a study in 2012 to look at economic development issues in Waterloo Region. Malone Given Parsons Ltd. was retained to address two key issues:
Is the current approach to delivering economic development services in Waterloo Region working as well as possible? Are there any significant gaps, overlaps and opportunities for improvement?
What should the Region and Area Municipalities be doing to ensure an adequate supply of employment lands is available to support economic development? In particular, should municipalities in Waterloo Region be involved in buying, developing and selling employment lands and, if so, what is the best approach for doing that?
The document provides release notes for Microsoft business applications from October 2018 through March 2019. Key updates include improvements to marketing, sales, service, field service, project service, social engagement, finance and operations, talent, retail, Business Central, mixed reality apps, PowerApps, Microsoft Flow, and the underlying platforms.
This document provides a report from the Vision 2020 National Technical Working Group on Agriculture & Food Security. It presents an assessment of Nigeria's agricultural sector, outlines a vision and strategic plan to transform the sector by 2020, and proposes an implementation roadmap and monitoring framework. The report finds that while agriculture currently contributes 42% of GDP, productivity has remained low due to issues like low mechanization, outdated land policies, and underinvestment. It sets a vision for a modern, technology-driven agricultural sector that ensures food security and foreign exchange. Goals, strategies and initiatives are established around increasing production, promoting agribusiness, and developing enabling infrastructure and institutions to realize this vision by 2020.
The document is a statistical appendix from the Economic Survey of India 2015-16. It contains tables of economic indicators and statistics on various topics including:
- National income and production including gross domestic product, agricultural production, industrial production and electricity generation.
- Government finances including budgets, plans and debt.
- Employment, monetary trends, prices, balance of payments, foreign trade, external assistance, and human development indicators.
The tables provide time-series data on these various economic metrics going back decades in many cases to track trends over time.
Chicago - An Illinois state income tax hike awaits Gov. Pat Quinn’s approval after passing the State Senate early Wednesday morning. Lawmakers hope the bill will help the state raise enough revenue to help climb out of a $15 million deficit.
Check out the PDF and let us know where you see possible cuts. If you have some great ideas, you can even let the governor’s office know by suggesting a solution on the state’s website .
Cognitive Market Research provides detailed analysis of HR Service Market in our recently published report titled, "HR Service Market 2020" The market study focuses on industry dynamics including driving factors to provide the key elements fueling the current market growth. The report also identifies restraints and opportunities to identify high growth segments involved in the HR Service market. Key industrial factors such as macroeconomic and microeconomic factors are studied in detail with help of PESTEL analysis in order to have a holistic view of factors impacting HR Service market growth across the globe. Market growth is forecasted with the help of complex
eModeration: Managing Social Media Around Live EventsEmoderation
Social media involvement adds the ‘wow factor’ to live events. This white paper explains how to manage social media around live events, drive engagement and improve the overall live event experience, with some suggestions for the tools to help you do it.
This document provides an introduction to a well-being index created for New York City neighborhoods. It begins with background on well-being and why indices are used to measure it, noting that income alone does not capture quality of life. The authors developed a methodology using 6 domains (Education, Health, Economic Security, Housing, Safety, Infrastructure) and corresponding indicators. Statistical analysis was conducted to create composite scores for each domain and neighborhood. The results show variation in well-being across NYC with some neighborhoods scoring significantly above or below average. The index provides an overview of well-being between 2009-2013, limited by 5-year ACS data.
This document provides an executive summary and definitions for key terms from the Minnesota Statewide Adult Drug Court Evaluation. The evaluation assessed drug court processes, outcomes related to recidivism and incarceration, and compliance with statewide drug court standards. It analyzed a cohort of 535 adult drug court participants from 2007-2008 and compared them to a contemporaneous comparison group of similar felony offenders who did not participate in drug court. The evaluation found that drug courts were generally effective at enhancing public safety, ensuring participant accountability, and reducing costs to society compared to similar offenders not in drug court. It provided recommendations to further improve drug court operations and outcomes.
This document provides an overview of the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) 2021 report. It includes thematic chapters on human capital, digital infrastructure, integration of digital technologies, digital public services, and the EU ICT sector. The chapters analyze indicators related to each dimension and provide data at the EU and country level. The report examines progress towards targets of the EU's Digital Compass and highlights continued gaps in digital skills, infrastructure deployment, technology adoption and eGovernment services across Member States.
Brazil has built a dynamic manufacturing sector over decades that helped the country grow, but recent indicators show manufacturing growing slower than other sectors and its share of the economy declining. This analysis alone could be misleading, as manufacturing has undergone transformations like outsourcing production. By using a comparative industry analysis tool, the author finds evidence that Brazil's manufacturing sector is losing competitiveness at both the domestic and international levels, with declining output, employment, productivity, and trade surplus in manufacturing goods. The author argues that challenges facing Brazilian manufacturing require strategic policy reforms and investments to boost the sector.
The document discusses two joint sessions from the G200 Youth Forum 2016 on the topics of security education and perceiving happiness. For security education, recommendations included making it a priority in national curricula to deal with threats like extremism and bullying. For perceiving happiness, topics discussed defining and measuring happiness, its role in education, and how positive psychology can inform solving global issues. Overall, the sessions focused on how to promote security, well-being, and happiness for youth.
The report analyzes the VAT gap in the EU-28 member states in 2018. It finds that the total VAT gap in the EU was an estimated €137 billion, representing 12.2% of the total VAT liability. This is an increase compared to 2017, when the gap was €117 billion or 11.2% of the total liability. The report examines VAT revenue, total VAT liability, and VAT gap estimates for each member state from 2014 to 2018. It also conducts econometric analysis to identify factors influencing VAT gap levels across countries.
SA’s unemployment rate increases by 7.5% SABC News
South Africa’s unemployment rate increased by 7.5% points to 30.8% in the third quarter of the year compared with the second quarter. This is the highest unemployment rate recorded since in 2008.
This document provides statistics and information on Jordan's ICT and ITES sector in 2011. It finds that the total revenue for the sector was $746 million, with $509 million from domestic revenue and $237 million from exports. Employment in the sector was over 11,000, with the majority in IT occupations. The sector has grown significantly since 2000, with domestic IT revenue increasing from $48 million in 2000 to over $507 million in 2011.
Analysis of Possible Excess COVID-19 Deaths in Ireland From Jan 2020 to Jun 2020Alan McSweeney
This analysis seeks to determine if there are excess deaths that occurred in Ireland in the interval Jan – Jun 2020 that can be attributed to COVID-19. Excess deaths means deaths in excess of the number of expected deaths plus the number of deaths directly attributed to COVID-19. On the other hand a deficiency of deaths would occur when the number of expected deaths plus the number of deaths directly attributed to COVID-19 is less than the actual deaths.
This analysis uses number of deaths taken from the web site RIP.ie to generate an estimate of the number of deaths in Jan – Jun 2020 in the absence of any other official source. The last data extract from the RIP.ie web site was taken on 3 Jul 2020.
The analysis uses historical data from RIP.ie from 2018 and 2019 to assess its accuracy as a data source.
The analysis then uses the following three estimation approaches to assess the excess or deficiency of deaths:
1. The pattern of deaths in 2020 can be compared to previous comparable year or years. The additional COVID-19 deaths can be added to the comparable year and the difference between the expected, actual from RIP.ie and actual COVID-19 deaths can be analysed to generate an estimate of any excess or deficiency.
2. The age-specific mortality rates described on page 16 can be applied to estimates of population numbers to generates an estimate of expected deaths. This can be compared to the actual RIP.ie and actual COVID-19 deaths to generate an estimate of any excess or deficiency.
3. The range of death rates per 1,000 of population as described in Figure 10 on page 16 can be applied to estimates of population numbers to generates an estimate of expected deaths. This can be compared to the actual RIP.ie and actual COVID-19 deaths to generate an estimate of any excess or deficiency.
This document is the 2015 State of Ethiopian Cities Report produced by the Ministry of Urban Development, Housing and Construction and the Ethiopian Civil Service University. It provides an overview of the table of contents which includes 27 chapters covering topics like population dynamics and urbanization trends, urban productivity, infrastructure and services, housing, inclusion and poverty, urban planning, governance and finance. It discusses the objectives of the report, methodology used and structure. Key data and findings are presented in tables, figures, maps and boxes throughout the various sections of the report.
This document analyzes economic performance and growth across different areas of England. It finds large disparities in economic indicators like GVA per head and productivity across regions. It discusses theories for why some areas grow faster than others, such as new economic geography models emphasizing agglomeration effects. The document argues that previous regional policy aimed at narrowing gaps had limitations and a new localized approach is needed that shifts power to local communities and businesses and promotes investment.
This document provides an assessment of Greece's progress under its Second Economic Adjustment Programme based on a joint mission in Athens in late February to early April 2013. It finds that Greece is making progress, with public finances improving, banking sector recapitalization advancing, and structural reforms being implemented, though further efforts are still needed. The economic outlook remains largely unchanged from the previous review, with a return to growth expected in 2014. Cost competitiveness is improving due to falling unit labor costs, though price adjustment remains insufficient and further product market reforms are needed. The 2012 fiscal deficit target was met with a surplus despite a deeper-than-expected recession. Measures have been agreed to avoid a fiscal gap in 2013-2014 and meet primary deficit
Waterloo Region Economic Development Study: Assessment of Economic Developmen...Darren Shaw, SIOR
The Region of Waterloo and all seven Area Municipalities jointly commissioned a study in 2012 to look at economic development issues in Waterloo Region. Malone Given Parsons Ltd. was retained to address two key issues:
Is the current approach to delivering economic development services in Waterloo Region working as well as possible? Are there any significant gaps, overlaps and opportunities for improvement?
What should the Region and Area Municipalities be doing to ensure an adequate supply of employment lands is available to support economic development? In particular, should municipalities in Waterloo Region be involved in buying, developing and selling employment lands and, if so, what is the best approach for doing that?
The document provides release notes for Microsoft business applications from October 2018 through March 2019. Key updates include improvements to marketing, sales, service, field service, project service, social engagement, finance and operations, talent, retail, Business Central, mixed reality apps, PowerApps, Microsoft Flow, and the underlying platforms.
This document provides a report from the Vision 2020 National Technical Working Group on Agriculture & Food Security. It presents an assessment of Nigeria's agricultural sector, outlines a vision and strategic plan to transform the sector by 2020, and proposes an implementation roadmap and monitoring framework. The report finds that while agriculture currently contributes 42% of GDP, productivity has remained low due to issues like low mechanization, outdated land policies, and underinvestment. It sets a vision for a modern, technology-driven agricultural sector that ensures food security and foreign exchange. Goals, strategies and initiatives are established around increasing production, promoting agribusiness, and developing enabling infrastructure and institutions to realize this vision by 2020.
The document is a statistical appendix from the Economic Survey of India 2015-16. It contains tables of economic indicators and statistics on various topics including:
- National income and production including gross domestic product, agricultural production, industrial production and electricity generation.
- Government finances including budgets, plans and debt.
- Employment, monetary trends, prices, balance of payments, foreign trade, external assistance, and human development indicators.
The tables provide time-series data on these various economic metrics going back decades in many cases to track trends over time.
Chicago - An Illinois state income tax hike awaits Gov. Pat Quinn’s approval after passing the State Senate early Wednesday morning. Lawmakers hope the bill will help the state raise enough revenue to help climb out of a $15 million deficit.
Check out the PDF and let us know where you see possible cuts. If you have some great ideas, you can even let the governor’s office know by suggesting a solution on the state’s website .
Cognitive Market Research provides detailed analysis of HR Service Market in our recently published report titled, "HR Service Market 2020" The market study focuses on industry dynamics including driving factors to provide the key elements fueling the current market growth. The report also identifies restraints and opportunities to identify high growth segments involved in the HR Service market. Key industrial factors such as macroeconomic and microeconomic factors are studied in detail with help of PESTEL analysis in order to have a holistic view of factors impacting HR Service market growth across the globe. Market growth is forecasted with the help of complex
eModeration: Managing Social Media Around Live EventsEmoderation
Social media involvement adds the ‘wow factor’ to live events. This white paper explains how to manage social media around live events, drive engagement and improve the overall live event experience, with some suggestions for the tools to help you do it.
This document provides an introduction to a well-being index created for New York City neighborhoods. It begins with background on well-being and why indices are used to measure it, noting that income alone does not capture quality of life. The authors developed a methodology using 6 domains (Education, Health, Economic Security, Housing, Safety, Infrastructure) and corresponding indicators. Statistical analysis was conducted to create composite scores for each domain and neighborhood. The results show variation in well-being across NYC with some neighborhoods scoring significantly above or below average. The index provides an overview of well-being between 2009-2013, limited by 5-year ACS data.
This document provides an executive summary and definitions for key terms from the Minnesota Statewide Adult Drug Court Evaluation. The evaluation assessed drug court processes, outcomes related to recidivism and incarceration, and compliance with statewide drug court standards. It analyzed a cohort of 535 adult drug court participants from 2007-2008 and compared them to a contemporaneous comparison group of similar felony offenders who did not participate in drug court. The evaluation found that drug courts were generally effective at enhancing public safety, ensuring participant accountability, and reducing costs to society compared to similar offenders not in drug court. It provided recommendations to further improve drug court operations and outcomes.
This document provides an overview of the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) 2021 report. It includes thematic chapters on human capital, digital infrastructure, integration of digital technologies, digital public services, and the EU ICT sector. The chapters analyze indicators related to each dimension and provide data at the EU and country level. The report examines progress towards targets of the EU's Digital Compass and highlights continued gaps in digital skills, infrastructure deployment, technology adoption and eGovernment services across Member States.
Brazil has built a dynamic manufacturing sector over decades that helped the country grow, but recent indicators show manufacturing growing slower than other sectors and its share of the economy declining. This analysis alone could be misleading, as manufacturing has undergone transformations like outsourcing production. By using a comparative industry analysis tool, the author finds evidence that Brazil's manufacturing sector is losing competitiveness at both the domestic and international levels, with declining output, employment, productivity, and trade surplus in manufacturing goods. The author argues that challenges facing Brazilian manufacturing require strategic policy reforms and investments to boost the sector.
The document discusses two joint sessions from the G200 Youth Forum 2016 on the topics of security education and perceiving happiness. For security education, recommendations included making it a priority in national curricula to deal with threats like extremism and bullying. For perceiving happiness, topics discussed defining and measuring happiness, its role in education, and how positive psychology can inform solving global issues. Overall, the sessions focused on how to promote security, well-being, and happiness for youth.
The report analyzes the VAT gap in the EU-28 member states in 2018. It finds that the total VAT gap in the EU was an estimated €137 billion, representing 12.2% of the total VAT liability. This is an increase compared to 2017, when the gap was €117 billion or 11.2% of the total liability. The report examines VAT revenue, total VAT liability, and VAT gap estimates for each member state from 2014 to 2018. It also conducts econometric analysis to identify factors influencing VAT gap levels across countries.
SA’s unemployment rate increases by 7.5% SABC News
South Africa’s unemployment rate increased by 7.5% points to 30.8% in the third quarter of the year compared with the second quarter. This is the highest unemployment rate recorded since in 2008.
This document provides statistics and information on Jordan's ICT and ITES sector in 2011. It finds that the total revenue for the sector was $746 million, with $509 million from domestic revenue and $237 million from exports. Employment in the sector was over 11,000, with the majority in IT occupations. The sector has grown significantly since 2000, with domestic IT revenue increasing from $48 million in 2000 to over $507 million in 2011.
Analysis of Possible Excess COVID-19 Deaths in Ireland From Jan 2020 to Jun 2020Alan McSweeney
This analysis seeks to determine if there are excess deaths that occurred in Ireland in the interval Jan – Jun 2020 that can be attributed to COVID-19. Excess deaths means deaths in excess of the number of expected deaths plus the number of deaths directly attributed to COVID-19. On the other hand a deficiency of deaths would occur when the number of expected deaths plus the number of deaths directly attributed to COVID-19 is less than the actual deaths.
This analysis uses number of deaths taken from the web site RIP.ie to generate an estimate of the number of deaths in Jan – Jun 2020 in the absence of any other official source. The last data extract from the RIP.ie web site was taken on 3 Jul 2020.
The analysis uses historical data from RIP.ie from 2018 and 2019 to assess its accuracy as a data source.
The analysis then uses the following three estimation approaches to assess the excess or deficiency of deaths:
1. The pattern of deaths in 2020 can be compared to previous comparable year or years. The additional COVID-19 deaths can be added to the comparable year and the difference between the expected, actual from RIP.ie and actual COVID-19 deaths can be analysed to generate an estimate of any excess or deficiency.
2. The age-specific mortality rates described on page 16 can be applied to estimates of population numbers to generates an estimate of expected deaths. This can be compared to the actual RIP.ie and actual COVID-19 deaths to generate an estimate of any excess or deficiency.
3. The range of death rates per 1,000 of population as described in Figure 10 on page 16 can be applied to estimates of population numbers to generates an estimate of expected deaths. This can be compared to the actual RIP.ie and actual COVID-19 deaths to generate an estimate of any excess or deficiency.
This document is the 2015 State of Ethiopian Cities Report produced by the Ministry of Urban Development, Housing and Construction and the Ethiopian Civil Service University. It provides an overview of the table of contents which includes 27 chapters covering topics like population dynamics and urbanization trends, urban productivity, infrastructure and services, housing, inclusion and poverty, urban planning, governance and finance. It discusses the objectives of the report, methodology used and structure. Key data and findings are presented in tables, figures, maps and boxes throughout the various sections of the report.
This document analyzes economic performance and growth across different areas of England. It finds large disparities in economic indicators like GVA per head and productivity across regions. It discusses theories for why some areas grow faster than others, such as new economic geography models emphasizing agglomeration effects. The document argues that previous regional policy aimed at narrowing gaps had limitations and a new localized approach is needed that shifts power to local communities and businesses and promotes investment.
This document provides an assessment of Greece's progress under its Second Economic Adjustment Programme based on a joint mission in Athens in late February to early April 2013. It finds that Greece is making progress, with public finances improving, banking sector recapitalization advancing, and structural reforms being implemented, though further efforts are still needed. The economic outlook remains largely unchanged from the previous review, with a return to growth expected in 2014. Cost competitiveness is improving due to falling unit labor costs, though price adjustment remains insufficient and further product market reforms are needed. The 2012 fiscal deficit target was met with a surplus despite a deeper-than-expected recession. Measures have been agreed to avoid a fiscal gap in 2013-2014 and meet primary deficit
The Second Adjustment Economic Programme for Greece (May 2013)katiotis
This document provides an assessment of Greece's progress under its Second Economic Adjustment Programme based on a joint mission in Athens in late February to early April 2013. It finds that Greece is making progress, with public finances improving, banking sector recapitalization advancing, and structural reforms being implemented, though further efforts are still needed, particularly on public administration reform. The economic outlook remains largely unchanged from the previous review, with a return to growth projected to begin in 2014. Cost competitiveness is improving due to falling unit labor costs, though price adjustment remains insufficient and structural reforms are needed to boost competitiveness. The 2012 fiscal deficit target was met with a surplus, and measures have been agreed to avoid emerging fiscal gaps in 2013-2014 and meet
This document outlines Kenya's strategy for public finance management reforms from 2013 to 2018. It begins with an introduction to previous PFM reforms in Kenya and the goals of the new strategy. A situation analysis is then presented, covering successes, challenges and lessons learned from past reforms. The strategic direction is outlined across 7 themes: resource mobilization; resource allocation; budget execution, accounting and reporting; independent audit and oversight; fiscal decentralization; legal and institutional framework; and IFMIS re-engineering. Implementation arrangements, costs, risks and a results framework are also included to guide effective delivery of the strategy's vision for an efficient, effective and equitable PFM system promoting transparency and improved service delivery.
The document provides a quarterly report on the Feed the Future South Sudan Food, Agribusiness, and Rural Markets II Project for the period of July 16, 2015 to October 15, 2015. Some key highlights include: distributing hermetic storage bags to improve post-harvest handling; organizing forums to strengthen market linkages between farmers and buyers/financiers; piloting a micro-franchising scheme to support value-adding; and establishing demonstration plots and field days to increase agricultural productivity and extension services. The project aims to expand and diversify agricultural development efforts in South Sudan through a market-driven approach, but faces challenges from the deteriorating security situation and drought in some areas.
This document is the 2018 annual report and plan of the Illinois Longitudinal Data System (ILDS), approved by the ILDS Governing Board. It summarizes ILDS governance activities in fiscal year 2018 and outlines priorities and budget for fiscal year 2019. Key activities included expanding the centralized demographic dataset and tools for analyzing education and workforce outcomes. Fiscal year 2019 priorities include further data integration, promoting external research access, and supporting P-20 education workforce initiatives. The report also benchmarks ILDS progress against state requirements for a longitudinal education data system.
The document provides an overview of Kigali Institute of Education (KIE) in Rwanda. It details that KIE was established in 1999 and currently has 4 faculties and 3 academic centers. It offers bachelor's and master's degree programs as well as diploma programs. As of December 2011, KIE had 361 total staff including academic, administrative, technical and support staff across its faculties and departments. Current student enrollment figures and graduation trends from 2005-2011 are also presented.
Vermont's State of Vermont Human Resources Dashboard Information, just wait until you see how much you are paying people for #50 Vermont WORST GDP ranking, and no wonder Vermont is dying FAST! Be prepared for these Salaries are very TOP HEAVY and in the Private Sector for this kind of lousy performance their would be downsizing BIG TIME.
Another reason why Vermonters need #TaxRelief #TaxReform
No wonder Vermont is failing and dying so fast.
#1 to #4 Vermont MOST TAXED State in the Country
#4 Vermont Welfare State in the Country, Median
State of Vermont's Payroll Data, in #50 Vermont WORST GDP State, #49 Vermont WORST Business Start-Up State.
Vermont's Actual Human Resources Payroll
https://humanresources.vermont.gov/data/workforce-dashboard?fbclid=IwAR3rwt9k4Y59E_SsbtCeYkxgqMD3C-4GNYDnkXU2bHdyQsFuqHfuaVAIYck
Poland Photovoltaic Market Outlook 2013 - 2018primevarna
This document provides an in-depth market analysis of the photovoltaic sector in Poland from 2013 to 2018. It finds that Poland represents a stable investment environment with clear renewable energy policies and fair feed-in tariffs. Currently, installed solar capacity is low but several permitted projects are expected to increase capacity to over 300 MW in the next two years. The report provides over 60 pages of information on market trends, projects, regulations and major players to help investors make informed decisions.
The document provides a list of knowledge products related to the telecommunications market outlook from 2010 to 2014 in various regions and countries. It includes reports on topics such as telecommunications equipment, OSS and BSS systems, telecommunications services for retail, enterprise, voice, data, broadband, value added services, satellite communications, IPTV, optical networking, unified communications, smart metering and more. Each report provides an overview and details on publication date, price and number of pages. The knowledge products analyze market dynamics, trends, growth opportunities and challenges for various telecommunications industry segments.
This document outlines the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Open Government Plan. It discusses DOE's efforts to increase transparency, participation, and collaboration through flagship initiatives like OpenEI and ScienceEducation.gov. The plan also details DOE's approach to open government, including governance, timelines, and performance measures. It provides information on DOE's transparency efforts regarding data, information, and FOIA requests. Finally, it discusses how DOE encourages public participation and collaboration both online and through events.
The document provides a quarterly sector statistics report for the second quarter of the 2012/13 financial year (October to December 2012) in Kenya. Some key highlights include:
- Total mobile subscriptions grew 1% to 30.7 million with pre-paid subscriptions accounting for 99% of the total.
- Total local mobile traffic minutes grew 5% to 7.3 billion minutes. Minutes of use per subscriber per month grew 4% to 79.7 minutes.
- The fixed line network subscriptions grew 1.3% to 251,576 lines driven by a 5% increase in fixed wireless subscriptions.
- Internet/data subscriptions grew 12% to 9.4 million with mobile data dominating at 99
This document provides an overview and analysis of the global IT managed services market from 2016-2028. Some key points:
- The market is segmented by service type, enterprise size, end-user, and region. It provides revenue forecasts for each segment from 2021-2028.
- Major service types include data center/network management, desktop management, server management, and IT hardware support. Large enterprises and SMBs utilize these services, with top end-users being BFSI, manufacturing, telecom/IT, and healthcare.
- North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa are the regional segments covered, with market size and growth data for each provided.
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Contents
Page
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................1
2. Highlights of the results ................................................................................................................................................1
3. Employment ..................................................................................................................................................................2
3.1 Conditions of employment for employees ..................................................................................................................6
4. Unemployment and Not in employment, education or training (NEET)........................................................................6
5. Summary of labour market measures at a glance….. ..................................................................................................9
6. Other labour market trends.........................................................................................................................................10
6.1 Year-on-year changes ..............................................................................................................................................10
6.2 Trends in unemployment rate ...................................................................................................................................11
7. Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) and the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) ...........................................12
8. Technical notes.......................................................................................................................................................... 14
8.1 Response details ......................................................................................................................................................14
8.2 Survey requirements and design ..............................................................................................................................14
8.3 Sample rotation.........................................................................................................................................................15
8.4 Weighting .................................................................................................................................................................15
8.5 Non-response adjustment.........................................................................................................................................15
8.6 Final survey weights .................................................................................................................................................15
8.7 Estimation .................................................................................................................................................................15
8.8 Reliability of the survey estimates ............................................................................................................................16
9. Definitions .................................................................................................................................................................16
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List of tables
Table A: Key labour market indicators.............................................................................................................................. 1
Table B: Employment by industry..................................................................................................................................... 2
Table C: Employment by occupation ................................................................................................................................ 4
Table D: Employment by province.................................................................................................................................... 5
Table E: Unemployment rate by province......................................................................................................................... 7
Table F: Key differences between the QLFS and the QES............................................................................................ 13
Table G: Response rates by province and metropolitan area ........................................................................................ 14
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List of figures
Figure 1: Quarter-to-quarter changes in employment, Q1: 2013 to Q2: 2018........................................................... 2
Figure 2a: Quarter-to-quarter employment changes in the formal sector, Q1: 2013 to Q2: 2018 ............................ 3
Figure 2b: Quarter-to-quarter employment changes in the informal sector, Q1: 2013 to Q2: 2018.......................... 3
Figure 3: Quarter-to-quarter and year-on-year changes in the formal sector by industry......................................... 3
Figure 4: Quarter-to-quarter and year-on-year changes in the informal sector by industry ...................................... 4
Figure 5: Quarter-to-quarter changes in nature of employment contract .................................................................. 6
Figure 6: Year-on-year changes in nature of employment contract .......................................................................... 6
Figure 7: Quarter-to-quarter changes in unemployment, Q1: 2013 to Q2: 2018 ...................................................... 6
Figure 8: Unemployment rate by age and education level, Q2: 2018 ....................................................................... 7
Figure 9a: NEET rates for youth aged 15–24 years by population group, Q2: 2017 and Q2: 2018 ......................... 8
Figure 9b: NEET rates for youth aged 15–23 years by population group, Q2: 2017 and Q2: 2018 ......................... 8
Figure 10: Year-on-year changes in total employment, Q1: 2011 to Q2: 2018....................................................... 10
Figure 11: Year-on-year changes in formal-sector employment, Q1: 2011 to Q2: 2018 ........................................ 10
Figure 12: Year-on-year changes in informal-sector employment, Q1: 2011 to Q2: 2018...................................... 11
Figure 13: Unemployment rate by sex, Q1: 2008 to Q2: 2018................................................................................ 11
Figure 14: Unemployment rate by education status, Q1: 2008 to Q2: 2018 ........................................................... 12
Figure 15: Formal sector employment trends in QLFS and QES, Q1: 2013 to Q1: 2018 ....................................... 13
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Appendix 1
Table 1: Population of working age (15–64 years).........................................................................................................18
Table 2: Labour force characteristics by sex – All population groups ............................................................................19
Table 2.1: Labour force characteristics by population group..........................................................................................21
Table 2.2: Labour force characteristics by age group ....................................................................................................23
Table 2.3: Labour force characteristics by province and metro......................................................................................25
Table 2.4: Labour force characteristics by sex – Expanded definition of unemployment ..............................................37
Table 2.5: Labour force characteristics by population group – Expanded definition of unemployment .........................39
Table 2.6: Labour force characteristics by age group – Expanded definition of unemployment....................................41
Table 2.7: Labour force characteristics by province and metro – Expanded definition of unemployment .....................43
Table 3.1: Employed by industry and sex – South Africa...............................................................................................51
Table 3.2: Employed by industry and province...............................................................................................................52
Table 3.3: Employed by sector and industry – South Africa...........................................................................................56
Table 3.4: Employed by province and sector .................................................................................................................57
Table 3.5: Employed by sex and occupation – South Africa ..........................................................................................62
Table 3.6: Employed by sex and status in employment – South Africa .........................................................................63
Table 3.7: Employed by sex and usual hours of work – South Africa ............................................................................64
Table 3.8: Conditions of employment – South Africa .....................................................................................................65
Table 3.9: Time-related underemployment – South Africa.............................................................................................71
Table 4: Characteristics of the unemployed – South Africa............................................................................................72
Table 5: Characteristics of the not economically active – South Africa..........................................................................74
Table 6: Sociodemographic characteristics – South Africa ............................................................................................75
Table 7: Profile of those not in education and not in employment – South Africa..........................................................78
Table 8: Involvement in non-market activities and labour market status by province ....................................................79
Appendix 2
Table 2A: Sampling variability for labour force characteristics by sex ...........................................................................83
Table 2.1A: Sampling variability for labour force characteristics by population group ...................................................85
Table 2.3A: Sampling variability for labour force characteristics by province ................................................................87
Table 3.1A: Sampling variability for the employed by industry and sex .........................................................................99
Table 3.4A: Sampling variability for the employed by province and sector ..................................................................100
Table 3.5A: Sampling variability for the employed by sex and occupation ..................................................................104
Table 2B: Sampling variability for labour force characteristics by sex .........................................................................105
Table 2.1B: Sampling variability for labour force characteristics by population group .................................................107
Table 2.3B: Sampling variability for labour force characteristics by province ..............................................................109
Table 3.1B: Sampling variability for the employed by industry and sex .......................................................................121
Table 3.4B: Sampling variability for the employed by province and sector ..................................................................122
Table 3.5B: Sampling variability for the employed by sex and occupation ..................................................................126
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1. Introduction
The Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) is a household-based sample survey conducted by Statistics South
Africa (Stats SA). It collects data on the labour market activities of individuals aged 15 years and older who live in
South Africa. However, this report only covers labour market activities of persons aged 15–64 years.
This report presents the key findings of the QLFS conducted from April to June 2018 (Q2: 2018).
2. Highlights of the results
Table A: Key labour market indicators
Apr-Jun
2017
Jan-Mar
2018
Apr-Jun
2018
Qtr-to-qtr
change
Year-on-
year
change
Qtr-to-qtr
change
Year-on-
year
change
Thousand Per cent
Population 15–64 yrs 37 217 37 678 37 832 154 615 0,4 1,7
Labour Force 22 277 22 358 22 370 12 94 0,1 0,4
Employed 16 100 16 378 16 288 -90 188 -0,5 1,2
Formal sector (non-agricultural) 11 193 11 355 11 320 -35 127 -0,3 1,1
Informal sector (non-agricultural) 2 761 2 901 2 828 -73 68 -2,5 2,5
Agriculture 835 847 843 -3 8 -0,4 1,0
Private households 1 311 1 275 1 296 22 -15 1,7 -1,2
Unemployed 6 177 5 980 6 083 102 -94 1,7 -1,5
Not economically active 14 941 15 320 15 462 141 521 0,9 3,5
Discouraged work-seekers 2 361 2 787 2 864 77 503 2,8 21,3
Other (not economically active) 12 580 12 533 12 598 65 17 0,5 0,1
Rates (%)
Unemployment rate 27,7 26,7 27,2 0,5 -0,5
Employed / population ratio
(absorption)
43,3 43,5 43,1 -0,4 -0,2
Labour force participation rate 59,9 59,3 59,1 -0,2 -0,8
Due to rounding, numbers do not necessarily add up to totals.
The South African working-age population increased by 154 000 or 0,4% in the second quarter of 2018 compared
to the first quarter of 2018. The number of employed persons declined by 90 000 in Q2: 2018, which led to 0,4 of a
percentage point decline in the absorption rate to 43,1%. However, during the same quarter the unemployed
increased by 102 000 persons to 6,1 million, raising the unemployment rate to 27,2%.
Employment gains of 22 000 were recorded in private households, while the formal sector (35 000), informal sector
(73 000) and Agriculture (3 000) recorded employment losses between Q1: 2018 and Q2: 2018. The number of
discouraged work-seekers increased by 77 000 while the number of other not economically active persons increased
by 65 000, resulting in an increase of 141 000 (up by 0,9%) in the number of people not in the labour force between
the first and second quarters of 2018.
Compared to a year ago, employment increased by 1,2% (188 000), unemployment decreased by 1,5% (94 000),
the number of discouraged work-seekers decreased by 21,3% (503 000) and other (not economically active)
increased slightly by 0,1% (17 000), resulting in a 3,5% (521 000) increase in the not economically active population.
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3. Employment
Figure 1: Quarter-to-quarter changes in employment, Q1: 2013 to Q2: 2018
After employment increases in the second quarters of 2013, 2014 and 2015, the levels of employment declined in
the second quarters of every year, with the latest decline of 90 000 jobs recorded in the second quarter of 2018.
Table B: Employment by industry
Industry
Apr-Jun
2017
Jan-Mar
2018
Apr-Jun
2018
Qtr-to-
qtr
change
Year-on-
year change
Qtr-to-
qtr
change
Year-on-
year
change
Thousand Per cent
Total* 16 100 16 378 16 288 -90 188 -0,5 1,2
Agriculture 835 847 843 -3 8 -0,4 1,0
Mining 434 397 435 38 1 9,6 0,3
Manufacturing 1 799 1 849 1 744 -105 -55 -5,7 -3,1
Utilities 148 143 161 18 13 12,2 8,8
Construction 1 395 1 431 1 476 45 80 3,1 5,8
Trade 3 265 3 276 3 219 -57 -46 -1,7 -1,4
Transport 954 960 1 014 54 60 5,6 6,3
Finance and other business services 2 395 2 402 2 399 -3 4 -0,1 0,2
Community and social services 3 560 3 785 3 692 -93 132 -2,5 3,7
Private households 1 311 1 275 1 296 22 -15 1,7 -1,2
*Note: Total includes ‘other’ industry.
Due to rounding, numbers do not necessarily add up to totals.
Table B indicates that between Q1: 2018 and Q2: 2018, some industries shed jobs while others created jobs,
resulting in a net loss of 90 000 across all industries. The industry that recorded the most job losses was
Manufacturing which accounted for 108 000 jobs, followed by Community and social services (96 000), Trade
(58 000). Employment increases were recorded in Transport (54 000), Construction (45 000), Mining (38 000),
Private households (22 000) and Utilities (18 000) industries.
Compared to Q2:2017, employment gains of 188 000 jobs were largely driven by Community and social services
(132 000), Construction (80 000) and Transport (60 000) in Q2: 2018. Manufacturing, Trade and Private households
industries lost 55 000, 46 000 and 15 000 jobs, respectively.
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Figure 2a: Quarter-to-quarter employment changes
in the formal sector, Q1: 2013 to Q2: 2018
Figure 2b: Quarter-to-quarter employment changes
in the informal sector, Q1: 2013 to Q2: 2018
After employment gains in the first quarter of 2018, employment declined in both the formal (111 000) and informal
(93 000) sectors by 35 000 and 73 000, respectively in Q2: 2018 compared to Q1: 2018.
Figure 3: Quarter-to-quarter and year-on-year changes in the formal sector by industry
In the second quarter of 2018, the formal sector recorded employment losses of 35 000 quarter on quarter. This was
observed in Manufacturing (88 000), Community and social services (73 000) and Trade (45 000) industries.
Transport, Construction and Mining recorded the most increases in employment during the same period.
The year-on-year comparisons show a net increase of 127 000 jobs in the formal sector, with the most jobs created
in Community and social services (102 000), Transport (49 000) and Construction (17 000) industries. Finance and
other business services (39 000) and Manufacturing (33 000) industries recorded employment losses during the
same period.
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Figure 4: Quarter-to-quarter and year-on-year changes in the informal sector by industry
In the second quarter of 2018, the informal sector shed 73 000 jobs compared to the first quarter of 2018. The decline
was mainly driven by Community and social services (20 000), Manufacturing (17 000), Transport (16 000), Finance
and other business services (14 000) and Trade (12 000) industries.
Compared to Q2: 2017, employment in the informal sector increased in four industries with the largest annual
employment gains recorded in Construction (64 000), followed by Finance and other business services (43 000) and
Community and social services (31 000) industries.
Table C: Employment by occupation
Occupation
Apr-Jun
2017
Jan-Mar
2018
Apr-Jun
2018
Qtr-to-qtr
change
Year-on-
year
change
Qtr-to-
qtr
change
Year-on-
year
change
Thousand Per cent
Total 16 100 16 378 16 288 -90 188 -0,5 1,2
Manager 1 469 1 422 1 416 -6 -53 -0,4 -3,6
Professional 897 873 878 5 -19 0,6 -2,2
Technician 1 457 1 415 1 448 33 -10 2,3 -0,7
Clerk 1 746 1 746 1 704 -41 -42 -2,4 -2,4
Sales and services 2 447 2 692 2 635 -57 188 -2,1 7,7
Skilled agriculture 58 62 64 1 5 1,8 8,9
Craft and related trade 1 969 1 994 2 007 13 37 0,7 1,9
Plant and machine operator 1 283 1 359 1 364 5 81 0,4 6,4
Elementary 3 726 3 823 3 775 -48 50 -1,3 1,3
Domestic worker 1 041 991 996 5 -45 0,5 -4,3
*Note: Total includes ‘other’ occupations.
Due to rounding, numbers do not necessarily add up to totals.
Compared to the first quarter of 2018, in the second quarter of 2018 the declines in employment were driven by
Sales and services (57 000), Elementary (48 000), Clerical (41 000) and Managerial (6 000) occupations.
Employment gains were largely recorded in Technician (33 000) and Craft and related trade (13 000) occupations
during this period.
Year-on-year changes show that gains in employment were mainly driven by Sales and services (188 000), Plant
and machine operator (81 000) and Elementary (50 000) occupations, while Managerial (53 000), Domestic worker
(45 000) and Clerical (42 000) occupations recorded the largest employment declines.
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Table D: Employment by province
Province
Apr-Jun
2017
Jan-Mar
2018
Apr-Jun
2018
Qtr-to-qtr
change
Year-on-
year
change
Qtr-to-qtr
change
Year-on-
year
change
Thousand Per cent
South Africa 16 100 16 378 16 288 -90 188 -0,5 1,2
Western Cape 2 403 2 530 2 480 -50 77 -2,0 3,2
Eastern Cape 1 416 1 397 1 402 5 -13 0,4 -0,9
Northern Cape 292 321 317 -4 26 -1,1 8,9
Free State 777 814 788 -26 11 -3,2 1,5
KwaZulu-Natal 2 583 2 617 2 620 3 36 0,1 1,4
North West 978 992 977 -15 -1 -1,5 -0,1
Gauteng 5 050 5 069 5 055 -14 5 -0,3 0,1
Mpumalanga 1 212 1 197 1 212 15 0 1,2 0,0
Limpopo 1 390 1 441 1 436 -4 47 -0,3 3,4
Due to rounding, numbers do not necessarily add up to totals.
The number of employed persons declined in most provinces between Q1: 2018 and Q2: 2018. The largest
employment decreases were recorded in Western Cape (50 000), Free State (26 000), North West (15 000) and
Gauteng (14 000), while Mpumalanga (15 000), Eastern Cape (5 000) and KwaZulu-Natal (3 000) recorded
employment gains in the same period.
Compared to Q2: 2017, employment increased in six of the nine provinces, with Western Cape recording the largest
increase of 77 000 jobs, followed by Limpopo (47 000) and KwaZulu-Natal (36 000). During the same period,
employment losses were recorded in Eastern Cape (13 000) and North West (1 000). Employment in Mpumalanga
remained unchanged during this period.
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3.1 Conditions of employment for employees
Figure 5: Quarter-to-quarter changes in nature of
employment contract
Figure 6: Year-on-year changes in nature
of employment contract
Between the first and second quarters of 2018, the number of employees with contracts of a permanent nature and
limited duration decreased (63 000 and 78 000, respectively), while the number of employees with contracts of
unspecified duration increased by 38 000.
The year-on-year comparisons indicates that the number of employees with contracts of unspecified duration
increased by 173 000, followed by those with contracts of a limited duration (72 000) and those with contracts of a
permanent nature (1 000).
4. Unemployment and Not in employment, education or training (NEET)
Figure 7: Quarter-to-quarter changes in unemployment, Q1: 2013 to Q2: 2018
After an increase of 100 000 recorded in Q1: 2018, the number of unemployed persons continued to increase by
102 000 in Q2: 2018.
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Figure 8: Unemployment rate by age and education level, Q2: 2018
Figure 8 shows unemployment rates for the youth and adults by level of education. In Q2: 2018, the unemployment
rate for the youth was 38,8% compared to 17,9% for adults. The unemployment rate for the youth is higher compared
to that of adults regardless of educational attainment. However, another noticeable fact is that the unemployment
rate reduces as the level of education increases. Young graduates have an unemployment rate of 11,9%, which is
more than 2 times higher than that of their adults counterparts at 4,4%.
Table E: Unemployment rate by province
Official unemployment rate Expanded unemployment rate
Apr-Jun
2017
Jan-Mar
2018
Apr-Jun
2018
Qtr-to-
qtr
change
Year-
on-year
change
Apr-
Jun
2017
Jan-
Mar
2018
Apr-
Jun
2018
Qtr-to-
qtr
change
Year-
on-year
change
Per cent Percentage points Per cent Percentage points
South Africa 27,7 26,7 27,2 0,5 -0,5 36,6 36,7 37,2 0,5 0,5
Western Cape 20,7 19,7 20,7 1,0 0,0 24,6 22,5 23,2 0,7 -1,4
Eastern Cape 34,4 35,6 34,2 -1,3 -0,2 44,5 46,0 45,8 -0,3 1,3
Northern Cape 30,5 29,5 28,9 -0,6 -1,6 45,3 41,0 42,4 1,4 -2,9
Free State 34,4 32,8 34,4 1,6 0,0 40,5 38,4 40,1 1,7 -0,4
KwaZulu-Natal 24,0 22,3 21,8 -0,5 -2,2 40,4 40,6 40,9 0,3 0,5
North West 27,2 25,8 26,1 0,3 -1,1 42,0 41,8 43,4 1,6 1,4
Gauteng 29,9 28,6 29,7 1,1 -0,2 32,9 33,6 34,4 0,8 1,5
Mpumalanga 32,3 32,4 33,2 0,8 0,9 41,4 42,5 41,7 -0,8 0,3
Limpopo 20,8 19,9 19,3 -0,6 -1,5 37,1 37,6 37,4 -0,2 0,3
The official unemployment rate increased by 0,5 of a percentage point in Q2: 2018 compared to Q1: 2018. The
official unemployment rate increased in five of the nine provinces. The largest increase in the unemployment rate
was recorded in Free State (up by 1,6 percentage points), Gauteng (up by 1,2 percentage points), and Western
Cape (up by 1,0 percentage point). Year-on-year, the official unemployment rate declined by 0,5 of a percentage
point. The largest declines were recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (2,2 percentage points), followed by Northern Cape (1,6
percentage points) and Limpopo (1,4 percentage points).
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Compared to Q1: 2018, the expanded unemployment rate increased by 0,5 of a percentage point in Q2: 2018 to
37,2%. The largest increases were recorded in Free State (1,7 percentage points) and North West (1,6 percentage
points), followed by Northern Cape (1,4 percentage points). Compared to Q2: 2017, the expanded unemployment
rate also increased by 0,5 of a percentage point, with Gauteng recording the largest increase of 1,5 percentage
points.
Figure 9a: NEET rates for youth aged 15-24 years by
population group and sex
Figure 9b: NEET rates for youth aged 15-34 years by
population group and sex
Between Q2: 2017 and Q2: 2018, the percentage of young persons aged 15–24 years who were not in employment,
education or training (NEET) declined by 0,6 of a percentage point to 31,6%. The NEET rate for males declined in
three population groups, with the exception of white males. Among females the NEET rate increased for Indian/Asian
and white population groups (Figure 9a).
Compared to Q2: 2017, the percentage of youth aged 15–34 years who were not in employment, education or
training (NEET) increased by 0,4 of a percentage point to 39,3% in Q2: 2018. The NEET rate increased for black
African males and white males, while that of coloured males and Indian/Asian males decreased. Female NEET rate
was higher than that of their male counterparts for all population groups. In Q2: 2017 and Q2: 2018 the highest
NEET rate of over 40% was recorded among black females (Figure 9b).
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5. Summary of labour market measures at a glance, Q2: 2018
Risenga Maluleke
Statistician-General
Eastern Cape
UR = 34.2
EUR = 45,8
AR = 33,1
LFPR= 50,3
KwaZulu-Natal
UR = 21,8
EUR = 40,9
AR = 37,4
LFPR= 47,8
Northern Cape
UR = 28,9
EUR = 42,4
AR = 40,0
LFPR= 56,2
Free State
UR = 34,4
EUR = 40,1
AR = 41,5
LFPR= 63,3
Gauteng
UR = 29,7
EUR = 34,4
AR = 49,8
LFPR= 70,8
Mpumalanga
UR = 33,2
EUR = 41,7
AR = 41,8
LFPR= 62,6
Western Cape
UR = 20,7
EUR = 23.2
AR =54,5
LFPR= 68,7
RSA
UR = 27,2
EUR = 37,2
AR = 43,1
LFPR = 59,1
North West
UR = 26,1
EUR = 43,4
AR = 38,2
LFPR= 51,8
Limpopo
UR = 19,3
EUR = 37,4
AR = 38,5
LFPR= 47,7
UR = Unemployment rate
EUR = Expanded unemployment rate
AR = Absorption rate
LFPR = Labour force participation rate
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6. Other labour market trends
6.1 Year-on-year changes
Figure 10: Year-on-year changes in total employment, Q1: 2011 to Q2: 2018
Figure 11: Year-on-year changes in formal-sector employment, Q1: 2011 to Q2: 2018
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Figure 12: Year-on-year changes in informal-sector employment, Q1: 2011 to Q2: 2018
6.2 Trends in unemployment rate
Figure 13: Unemployment rate by sex, Q1: 2011 to Q2: 2018
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Figure 14: Unemployment rate by education status, Q1: 2011 to Q2: 2018
7. Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) and the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES)
There are two official sources of employment statistics: the QES (which is establishment based) and the QLFS
(which is household based). Each survey has its strengths and limitations. For example, the QES cannot provide
information on the following:
Description of the employed, e.g. their demographic profile, education level, hours of work, etc.; and
Unemployment and descriptors of the unemployed.
The QLFS is a survey of households that collects information from approximately 30 000 dwelling units and collects
data on the labour market activities of individuals, whereas the QES is an enterprise-based survey that collects
information from non-agricultural businesses and organisations from approximately 20 000 units. The numerous
conceptual and methodological differences between the household- and enterprise-based surveys result in
important distinctions in the employment estimates derived from the surveys. Among these are:
The household survey includes agricultural workers, self-employed workers whose businesses are
unincorporated, unpaid family workers, and private household workers among the employed. These groups are
excluded from the enterprise-based survey.
The household survey is limited to workers 15 years of age and older. The enterprise-based survey is not limited
by age.
The household survey has no duplication of individuals, because individuals are counted only once, even if they
hold more than one job. In the enterprise-based survey, employees working at more than one job and thus
appearing on more than one payroll are counted separately for each appearance.
QLFS includes income tax, VAT and number of employees in determining the formal sector while QES uses
only VAT with annual turnover greater than R300 000.
QLFS allows for proxy responses (a household member responding on behalf of the other). This can introduce
misclassification of items, e.g. formal/informal classification.
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Table F: Key differences between the QLFS and the QES
QLFS QES
Coverage
Private households and workers' hostels Payroll of VAT-registered businesses
Non-institutional population (15 years and older) Employees only
Total employment (including informal sector,
Private households, Agriculture and small
businesses)
Formal sector, excluding Agriculture
Sample size
Quarterly sample of approximately 30 000
dwellings in which households reside
Quarterly sample of 20 000 non-agricultural formal-
sector businesses
Reference period One week prior to the interview Payroll on the last day of the quarter
Standard Industrial
Classification (SIC)
All industries Excluding Agriculture and Private households
Formal sector definition
(excluding Agriculture and
Private households)
Employers and own-account workers registered
for VAT or income tax
Employees on payroll of VAT-registered businesses
Employees paying income tax and those not
paying tax but working in firms with five or more
workers
Figure 15: Formal sector employment trends in QLFS and QES, Q1: 2013 to Q1: 2018
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8. Technical notes
8.1 Response details
Table G: Response rates by province and metropolitan area
Province / metropolitan area Apr-Jun 2018
National 89,6
Western Cape 90,5
Non-metro 91,5
City of Cape Town 90,0
Eastern Cape 94,8
Non-metro 96,8
Buffalo City 94,8
Nelson Mandela Bay 87,7
Northern Cape 90,0
Free State 95,2
Non-metro 95,2
Mangaung 95,1
KwaZulu-Natal 93,5
Non-metro 94,7
eThekwini 91,4
North West 91,1
Gauteng 78,6
Non-metro 79,4
Ekurhuleni 76,5
City of Johannesburg 78,2
City of Tshwane 81,5
Mpumalanga 94,5
Limpopo 97,5
8.2 Survey requirements and design
The Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) uses the Master Sample frame that has been developed as a general-
purpose household survey frame that can be used by all other Stats SA household-based surveys having design
requirements that are reasonably compatible with the QLFS. The 2013 Master Sample is based on information
collected during the 2011 Census conducted by Stats SA. In preparation for Census 2011, the country was divided
into 103 576 enumeration areas (EAs). The census EAs, together with the auxiliary information for the EAs, were
used as the frame units or building blocks for the formation of primary sampling units (PSUs) for the Master Sample,
since they covered the entire country and had other information that is crucial for stratification and creation of PSUs.
There are 3 324 primary sampling units (PSUs) in the Master Sample, with an expected sample of approximately
33 000 dwelling units (DUs). The number of PSUs in the current Master Sample (3 324) reflects an 8,0% increase
in the size of the Master Sample compared to the previous 2008 Master Sample (which had 3 080 PSUs). The larger
Master Sample of PSUs was selected to improve the precision (smaller coefficients of variation, known as CVs) of
the QLFS estimates.
The Master Sample is designed to be representative at provincial level and within provinces at metro/non-metro
levels. Within the metros, the sample is further distributed by geographical type. The three geography types are
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Urban, Tribal and Farms. This implies, for example, that within a metropolitan area the sample is representative of
the different geography types that may exist within that metro.
It is divided equally into four sub-groups or panels called rotation groups. The rotation groups are designed in such
a way that each of these groups has the same distribution pattern as that which is observed in the whole sample.
They are numbered from one (1) to four (4), and these numbers also correspond to the quarters of the year in which
the sample will be rotated for the particular group.
The sample for the QLFS is based on a stratified two-stage design with probability proportional to size (PPS)
sampling of PSUs in the first stage, and sampling of dwelling units (DUs) with systematic sampling in the second
stage.
8.3 Sample rotation
For each quarter of the QLFS, a quarter of the sampled dwellings are rotated out of the sample. These dwellings
are replaced by new dwellings from the same PSU or the next PSU on the list. Thus, sampled dwellings are expected
to remain in the sample for four consecutive quarters. It should be noted that the sampling unit is the dwelling, and
the unit of observation is the household. Therefore, if a household moves out of a dwelling after being in the sample
for two quarters (as an example) and a new household moves in, the new household will be enumerated for the next
two quarters. If no household moves into the sampled dwelling, the dwelling will be classified as vacant (or
unoccupied).
8.4 Weighting
The sample weights were constructed in order to account for the following: the original selection probabilities (design
weights), adjustments for PSUs that were sub-sampled or segmented, excluded population from the sampling frame,
non-response, weight trimming, and benchmarking to known population estimates from the Demographic Analysis
Division within Stats SA.
8.5 Non-response adjustment
In general, imputation is used for item non-response (i.e. blanks within the questionnaire) and edit failures (i.e. invalid
or inconsistent responses). The eligible households in the sampled dwellings can be divided into two response
categories: respondents and non-respondents. Weight adjustment is applied to account for the non-respondent
households (e.g. refusal, no contact, etc.). The adjustment for total non-response was computed at two levels of
non-response: PSU non-response and household non-response.
8.6 Final survey weights
In the final step of constructing the sample weights, all individuals within a household are assigned the same adjusted
base weight. The adjusted base weights are calibrated such that the aggregate totals will match with independently
derived (by Stats SA Demography Division) population estimates (from the Demographic Analysis Division) for
various age, race and gender groups at national level and individual metropolitan and non-metropolitan area levels
within the provinces. The calibrated weights are constructed using the constraint that each person within the same
household should have the same calibrated weight, with a lower bound on the calibrated weights set at 50.
8.7 Estimation
The final survey weights are used to obtain the estimates for various domains of interest, e.g. number of persons
employed in Agriculture in Western Cape, number of females employed in Manufacturing, etc.
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8.8 Reliability of the survey estimates
Since estimates are based on sample data, they differ from figures that would have been obtained from complete
enumeration of the population using the same instrument. Results are subject to both sampling and non-sampling
errors. Non-sampling errors include biases from inaccurate reporting, processing, and tabulation, etc., as well as
errors from non-responses and incomplete reporting. These types of errors cannot be measured readily. However,
to some extent, non-sampling errors can be minimised through the procedures used for data collection, editing,
quality control, and non-response adjustment. The variances of the survey estimates are used to measure sampling
errors.
(i) Variance estimation
The most commonly used methods for estimating variances of survey estimates from complex surveys such as the
QLFS are the Taylor-series Linearization, Jack-knife Replication, Balanced Repeated Replication (BRR), and
Bootstrap methods (Wolter, 2007)1. The Fay's BRR method has been used for variance estimation in the QLFS
because of its simplicity.
(ii) Coefficient of variation
It is more useful in many situations to assess the size of the standard error relative to the magnitude of the
characteristic being measured (the standard error is defined as the square root of the variance). The coefficient of
variation cv provides such a measure. It is the ratio of the standard error of the survey estimate to the value
of the estimate itself expressed as a percentage. It is very useful in comparing the precision of several different
survey estimates, where their sizes or scale differ from one another.
(iii) P-value of an estimate of change
The p-value corresponding to an estimate of change is the probability of observing a value larger than the particular
observed value under the hypothesis that there is no real change. If p-value <0,01, the difference is highly significant;
if p-value is between 0,01 and 0,05, the difference is significant; and if p-value >0,05, the difference is not significant.
9. Definitions
Discouraged work-seeker is a person who was not employed during the reference period, wanted to work, was
available to work/start a business but did not take active steps to find work during the last four weeks, provided that
the main reason given for not seeking work was any of the following: no jobs available in the area; unable to find
work requiring his/her skills; lost hope of finding any kind of work.
Economic activities are those activities that contribute to the production of goods and services in the country. There
are two types of economic activities, namely: (1) Market production activities (work done for others and usually
associated with pay or profit); and (2) Non-market production activities (work done for the benefit of the household,
e.g. subsistence farming).
Employed persons are those aged 15–64 years who, during the reference week, did any work for at least one hour,
or had a job or business but were not at work (i.e. were temporarily absent).
Employment-to-population ratio (labour absorption rate) is the proportion of the working-age population that is
employed.
Informal employment identifies persons who are in precarious employment situations, irrespective of whether or
not the entity for which they work is in the formal or informal sector. Persons in informal employment therefore
1
Wolter, K.M. 2007. Introduction to Variance Estimation, 2nd
Edition. New York: Springer-Verlag.
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comprise all persons in the informal sector, employees in the formal sector, and persons working in private
households who are not entitled to basic benefits such as pension or medical aid contributions from their employer,
and who do not have a written contract of employment.
Informal sector: The informal sector has the following two components:
i) Employees working in establishments that employ fewer than five employees, who do not deduct income
tax from their salaries/wages; and
ii) Employers, own-account workers and persons helping unpaid in their household business who are not
registered for either income tax or value-added tax.
The labour force comprises all persons who are employed plus all persons who are unemployed.
Labour force participation rate is the proportion of the working-age population that is either employed or
unemployed.
Long-term unemployment: Persons in long-term unemployment are those individuals among the unemployed who
were without work and trying to find a job or start a business for one year or more.
Not economically active: Persons aged 15–64 years who are neither employed nor unemployed in the reference
week.
Persons in underemployment (time-related) are employed persons who were willing and available to work
additional hours, whose total number of hours actually worked during the reference period were below 35 hours per
week.
Underutilised labour comprises three groups that are defined as follows: persons who are underemployed, persons
who are unemployed, and persons who are discouraged.
Unemployed persons are those (aged 15–64 years) who:
a) Were not employed in the reference week; and
b) Actively looked for work or tried to start a business in the four weeks preceding the survey interview; and
c) Were available for work, i.e. would have been able to start work or a business in the reference week; or
d) Had not actively looked for work in the past four weeks, but had a job or business to start at a definite date
in the future and were available.
Unemployment rate is the proportion of the labour force that is unemployed.
The working-age population comprises all persons aged 15–64 years.