Country: South Africa
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Survey Methodology: Question type 5
Used the Washington Group Questions as recommended
According to the General Household Survey (GHS) 2018, the disability prevalence rate in South Africa is 9.5%.
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Proportion of youth (aged 15-24 years) not in education, employment or training 2011
Census
People with disabilities
39%
People without disabilities
32%
Unemployment rate, by sex, age and persons with disabilities (15-24) 2011
Census
People with disabilities
70%
People without disabilities
64%
Unemployment rate, by sex, age and persons with disabilities (25-64) 2011
Census
People with disabilities
42%
People without disabilities
33%
Proportion of people employed who are in informal sectors 2018
General Household Survey (GHS)
People with disabilities
22%
People without disabilities
19%