Unemployment rate in Southern Africa 2010-2023, by gender
In 2022, the female unemployment rate in the region of Southern Africa stood at around 34 percent. The rate among men was lower, at 30.7 percent. The projection for 2023 showed a similar trend, although the overall unemployment rate would decline. In 2023, male unemployment in the region would be 29.5 percent, compared to 33 percent for women.