‘In 2022, South Africa was deemed the most unequal country in the world by the World Bank’

In 2022, South Africa was deemed the most unequal country in the world by the World Bank. The country currently holds the world’s highest unemployment rate at 33%, and nearly 60% among 15-24 years olds, though this figure is higher for black South Africans, who make up 81% of the population. White unemployment is at 9.2%.