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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)

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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)

@StatsSA

Welcome to the official X account of Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). Tweeting you the latest official social and economic statistics.

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Joined June 2009

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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)
@StatsSA
Jun 4
Be alert to misinformation. Stats SA will not ask for your ID or biometric information. Stay safe, and verify that the person at your door is from Stats SA by checking our website statssa.gov.za/?page_id=17709 or calling the call centre on 0800110248.
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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)
@StatsSA
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Stats SA and SASA enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU provides a framework through which SASA and Stats SA can work together to promote research, knowledge exchange, professional development, and capacity building. It creates opportunities for statisticians
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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)
@StatsSA
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📹 Stats SA and SASA enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership will help create opportunities for young statisticians and data scientists, ensuring that South Africa continues to develop the skills and expertise needed to support a data-driven economy and
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#YouthHealthSA || Across all reporting years (2022 and 2023), tuberculosis, HIV-related illnesses, and assault remain the three leading underlying causes of death among young people. Read more here: statssa.gov.za/?p=19611 #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #YouthMonth
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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)
@StatsSA
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#YouthHealthSA || Young men are disproportionately affected by non-natural causes of death. Among youth aged 15–29 years, about half (47,7%) of all deaths are attributed to non-natural causes. The highest proportion is seen among males aged 20–24 years, where 61,7% of deaths
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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)
@StatsSA
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#YouthHealthSA || Data on teenage births shows a general decline in the number of births among those aged 15–19 years between 2023 and 2024. Read more here: statssa.gov.za/?p=19611 #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #YouthMonth #YouthMonth2026 #SAHealth
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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)
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#YouthHealthSA || Medical aid coverage among youth declined from 12,5% in 2014/15 to 9,9% in 2022/23, a fall of 2,6 percentage points. Age group 20-24 years was the least covered with 9,3% coverage in 2014/15 and 7,8% in 2022/23. Read more here: statssa.gov.za/?p=19611
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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)
@StatsSA
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Match Day⚽🇿🇦! #StatsSA staff members are proudly rallying behind #BafanaBafana as they take to the field tonight, in the FIFA World Cup 2026. We're united in support and wishing the team all the best! #BafanaPride #FWC2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FIFAWorldCup2026
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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)
@StatsSA
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Stats SA and SASA enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Stats SA and the South African Statistical Association (SASA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in statistics and data science. The partnership will focus on research,
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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)
@StatsSA
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#SAmanufacturing || South African manufacturing activity decreased by 2,9% year-on-year in April. - PDF statistical release and Excel files: statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1854&… #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates
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#SAmanufacturing || Manufacturing production decreased by 2,9% y/y in April 2026, with the iron and steel, non-ferrous metal products & machinery division the key drag on momentum. Listen here for: soundcloud.com/statssa/manufa… #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates
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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)
@StatsSA
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🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Youth in Transformation Youth Day Race 2026 🇿🇦 Join #StatsSA WC and Running for Transformation as we celebrate the energy, resilience, and potential of South Africa’s youth at the Youth Day Race in Newlands, Cape Town. Youth are not only the leaders of tomorrow, they are
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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)
@StatsSA
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#SAmining || South African mining production increased by 8,2% year-on-year in April 2026. PDF statistical release and Excel files: statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1854&… #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates
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