Country Comparison
New ZealandvsSouth AfricaUnemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
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New Zealand
South Africa
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New Zealand | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest Value | 5.1% | 32.4% |
| Latest Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| YoY Change | +7.5% | +0.3% |
| Record High | 10.7% (1992) | 34.0% (2021) |