Lowest Unemployment in Eastern Cape

Top 86 cities ranked by lowest unemployment

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All Countries · South Africa · Eastern Cape

Lowest Unemployment — Eastern Cape

1 Bizana 32.4%

2 Bathurst 32.4%

3 Lady Grey 32.4%

4 Aberdeen 32.4%

5 Sterkstroom 32.4%

6 Steynsburg 32.4%

7 Maluti 32.4%

8 Phakamisa 32.4%

9 Cathcart 32.4%

10 Willowmore 32.4%

11 Indwe 32.4%

12 Addo 32.4%

13 Komga 32.4%

14 Ilitha 32.4%

15 Bontrug 32.4%

16 Kirkwood 32.4%

17 Bedford 32.4%

18 Cofimvaba 32.4%

19 Ngcobo 32.4%

20 Mount Frere 32.4%

21 Barkly East 32.4%

22 Alexandria 32.4%

23 Venterstad 32.4%

24 Pearston 32.4%

25 Libode 32.4%

26 Khaya Mnandi 32.4%

27 Peddie 32.4%

28 James Calata 32.4%

29 Louterwater 32.4%

30 Qumbu 32.4%

31 St Francis Bay 32.4%

32 Port Saint John’s 32.4%

33 Kareedouw 32.4%

34 Flagstaff 32.4%

35 Patensie 32.4%

36 Mount Ayliff 32.4%

37 Paterson 32.4%

38 Jansenville 32.4%

39 Cookhouse 32.4%

40 Tsolo 32.4%

41 Tarkastad 32.4%

42 Lusikisiki 32.4%

43 Joubertina 32.4%

44 Butterworth 32.4%

45 Gonubie 32.4%

46 Lady Frere 32.4%

47 Dimbaza 32.4%

48 Port Alfred 32.4%

49 Jeffreys Bay 32.4%

50 Whittlesea 32.4%

51 Humansdorp 32.4%

52 Stutterheim 32.4%

53 Cradock 32.4%

54 Aliwal North 32.4%

55 Somerset East 32.4%

56 Fort Beaufort 32.4%

57 Graaff Reinet 32.4%

58 Grahamstown 32.4%

59 Qonce 32.4%

60 Queenstown 32.4%

61 Bhisho 32.4%

62 Mthatha 32.4%

63 Mdantsane 32.4%

64 Kariega 32.4%

65 East London 32.4%

66 Tlokoeng 32.4%

67 Dordrecht 32.4%

68 Maclear 32.4%

69 Ilinge 32.4%

70 Nomathamasanqa 32.4%

71 Dutywa 32.4%

72 Kenton 32.4%

73 Molteno 32.4%

74 Hankey 32.4%

75 Adelaide 32.4%

76 Cala 32.4%

77 Gqeberha 32.4%

78 Ugie 32.4%

79 Khowa 32.4%

80 Alice 32.4%

81 Ndevana 32.4%

82 Clydesdale 32.4%

83 Kruisfontein 32.4%

84 Burgersdorp 32.4%

85 Queensdale 32.4%

86 Middelburg 32.4%

Cities with the lowest unemployment rates in Eastern Cape represent some of the strongest local job markets. Bizana 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. Bizana'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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