Economic Intelligence
Quarterly Labour Market Results
"The Western Cape continues to create jobs: 95 000 new jobs were added y-on-y and unemployment reached its lowest level in five years at 18.1%"
GDP & Business Confidence Index Quarterly Results
"Western Cape Records 1.4% Annual Growth, Double Compared to 2024"
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.