South Africa's unemployment rate six times worse than India's despite having 22 times fewer people

South Africa's unemployment rate has risen to 33.7%, more than six times India's 5.1%, despite the Asian economic powerhouse having over 22 times its population, according to labour…

South Africa's unemployment rate has risen to 33.7%, more than six times India's 5.1%, despite the Asian economic powerhouse having over 22 times its population, according to labour market figures released by both countries on November 10, 2026.