Lowest Unemployment in South Africa

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest unemployment

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Lowest Unemployment — South Africa

1 Babirwa 09 32.4%

2 Boipelo 10 32.4%

3 Napier 11 32.4%

4 Kgapamadi 07 32.4%

5 Hazyview 07 32.4%

6 Calitzdorp 11 32.4%

7 Languedoc 11 32.4%

8 Matsavana 07 32.4%

9 Cato Ridge 02 32.4%

10 Kylemore 11 32.4%

11 Riebeek West 11 32.4%

12 GaSekhaolelo 09 32.4%

13 Kumana 07 32.4%

14 Charlestown 02 32.4%

15 Cedarville 02 32.4%

16 eMkhuze 02 32.4%

17 Struisbaai 11 32.4%

18 Senwamokgope 09 32.4%

19 Newlands 11 32.4%

20 Nababeep 08 32.4%

21 Pearston 05 32.4%

22 Lidgetton 02 32.4%

23 Ekulindeni 07 32.4%

24 Uniondale 11 32.4%

25 Albert Falls 02 32.4%

26 Libode 05 32.4%

27 Eden Glen Ext 60 06 32.4%

28 Khaya Mnandi 05 32.4%

29 Oakglen 08 32.4%

30 Manguzi 02 32.4%

31 Peddie 05 32.4%

32 Zoar 11 32.4%

33 James Calata 05 32.4%

34 Ngema Tribal Trust 07 32.4%

35 Stella 10 32.4%

36 Mooinooi 10 32.4%

37 Riebeek-Kasteel 11 32.4%

38 Smithfield 03 32.4%

39 Stanford 11 32.4%

40 Ludlow 09 32.4%

41 Louterwater 05 32.4%

42 Carnarvon 08 32.4%

43 Tshandama 09 32.4%

44 Reddersburg 03 32.4%

45 Orinoco A 07 32.4%

46 Qumbu 05 32.4%

47 Magabeni 02 32.4%

48 St Francis Bay 05 32.4%

49 Port Saint John’s 05 32.4%

50 Thabakgolo 07 32.4%

51 Nthabalala 09 32.4%

52 Kareedouw 05 32.4%

53 Venterstad 05 32.4%

54 Doornkop 07 32.4%

55 Murraysburg 11 32.4%

56 Perdekop 07 32.4%

57 eMakhazeni B 07 32.4%

58 Oranjeville 03 32.4%

59 Justicia 09 32.4%

60 Dullstroom 07 32.4%

61 Lutzville 11 32.4%

62 Riviersonderend 11 32.4%

63 Godide 07 32.4%

64 Patensie 05 32.4%

65 Trompsburg 03 32.4%

66 Mount Ayliff 05 32.4%

67 Grootvlei 07 32.4%

68 Dealesville 03 32.4%

69 Nqutu 02 32.4%

70 Amalia 10 32.4%

71 Simon's Town 11 32.4%

72 Botrivier 11 32.4%

73 Madras A 07 32.4%

74 Paterson 05 32.4%

75 Nondweni 02 32.4%

76 Kranshoek 11 32.4%

77 Jansenville 05 32.4%

78 Itekeng 10 32.4%

79 Genadendal 11 32.4%

80 Laingsburg 11 32.4%

81 Lillydale 09 32.4%

82 Maviljan A 07 32.4%

83 Cookhouse 05 32.4%

84 Tsolo 05 32.4%

85 Jagersfontein 03 32.4%

86 Port Edward 02 32.4%

87 Trust Feed 02 32.4%

88 Merry Pebble Stream 09 32.4%

89 Constantia 11 32.4%

90 Tweespruit 03 32.4%

91 Mathibela 09 32.4%

92 Eastleigh 06 32.4%

93 Glenmore 07 32.4%

94 Madyembeni 07 32.4%

95 Winterton 02 32.4%

96 Tarkastad 05 32.4%

97 KwaThandeka 07 32.4%

98 Edinburgh A 07 32.4%

99 Lothair 07 32.4%

100 Lamberts Bay 11 32.4%

Cities with the lowest unemployment rates in South Africa represent some of the strongest local job markets. Babirwa has an unemployment rate of just 32.4%. These communities benefit from diverse economies, growing industries, or proximity to major employment centers.

Low unemployment often indicates a healthy local economy with strong demand for workers across multiple sectors. These cities tend to attract new residents and businesses, creating a positive economic cycle of growth and opportunity.

While low unemployment is generally positive, extremely tight labor markets can create challenges for businesses trying to hire and may contribute to upward pressure on wages and, consequently, prices for goods and services.

Did You Know?

1. Babirwa's unemployment rate of 32.4% means virtually everyone who wants a job has one.
2. Cities with unemployment below 3% are generally considered to be at 'full employment' by economists.
3. Low unemployment can actually create challenges for businesses struggling to find workers to fill open positions.

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