Economic Intelligence
Quarterly Labour Market Results
"The Western Cape created 91 000 jobs y-o-y, despite challenging economic conditions"
GDP & Business Confidence Index Quarterly Results
"Western Cape Q2 2026 GDP: A challenging 2026Q2, but positive outlook for the remainder of the year"
Latest Research
The Research Economic Policy and Planning unit keeps a finger on the pulse of economic research and emerging trends in the Western Cape and beyond, through rigorous data collection, detailed economic investigations, and regular engagement with key stakeholders. To explore insights from our most recent research reports, click the links below.