OUR IMPACT ON THE
EASTERN CAPE
South Africa’s second largest province, the Eastern Cape is the poorest province and has a poverty headcount of 12.7% in the 2024 South African Multidimensional Poverty Index. Known as the birth and resting place of President Nelson Mandela, Its economy is driven by the automotive sector, agriculture and tourism. In spite of this, in the Eastern Cape, the intensity of poverty is at 43.3%.
OUR IMPACT ON THE
EASTERN CAPE
South Africa’s second largest province, the Eastern Cape is the poorest province and has a poverty headcount of 12.7% in the 2024 South African Multidimensional Poverty Index. Known as the birth and resting place of President Nelson Mandela, Its economy is driven by the automotive sector, agriculture and tourism. In spite of this, in the Eastern Cape, the intensity of poverty is at 43.3%.
OUR ACTIVE COMMUNITIES
Communities in which Operation Hunger is currently impacting
Eastern Cape Economic Data
Structure of the Eastern Cape Economy – GDPR Contribution
- Private Sector 64%
- General Government Services 11%
- Agriculture Forestry & Fishing 4%
- Manufacturing 15%
- Construction 4%
- Other 2%
Top Import & Export Market
Import Market
| Country | Share | Growth |
| China | 20.2% | 1.7% |
| Nigeria | 19.7% | 40% |
|
Saudi Arabia |
16.3% | -35.5% |
Export Market
| Country | Share | Growth |
| Namibia | 18.4% | 9.9% |
| United Kingdom | 13.3% | -3% |
| United States | 13.1% | -0.6% |
employment in the Eastern Cape
Total working age population is estimated at:
4.3 MILLION
1.2 MILLION
employed
2 MILLION
economically inactive
1 MILLION
unemployed
Formal and Informal Sector Employment
The formal sector is accounting for 59% of all employment. The informal accounts for 25% of all employment.
- Formal Sector 59%
- Informal Sector 25%
Youth Labour Market Trends
The Eastern Cape youth unemployment rate (aged 15 – 34 years) reached to 62,6% 45.5% The labour force has a large share of people who have not completed secondary education
Employment Demographics Characteristics
- Female 49.7%
- Male 45.4%
- Semi-Skilled 44%
- Low Skilled 36%
- Youth 36%
- Skilled 20%
Population dynamics
6.7
MILLION
TOTAL POPULATION IN EASTERN CAPE
%
OF THE POPULATION AGED 15-34
%
OF THE POPULATION AGED 35-64
322,957
ARE IN NET MIGRATION
inequality and human development
0.618 GINI COEFFICIENT
0.669 HUMAN INDEX
0.669 HUMAN INDEX
health
|
92 HOSPITALS |
711 CLINICS |
28 CENTRE |
LEADING NATURAL CAUSES
OF DEATH
|
DIABETES |
HEART DISEASE |
HIV / AIDS |
|
DIABETES |
|
HEART DISEASE |
|
HIV / AIDS |
The Inequality and statistics for education in the Eastern Cape
897,163
LEARNER ENROLLMENT
|
73% NSC RESULTS |
1% NO SCHOOL |
|
5% Primary Education completed |
7% Below Primary Education |
LIFE EXPECTANCY
59.1 years
MALES
67.1 years
FEMALES
PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLDS THAT LIVE
|
71.2% FORMAL |
5.5% INFORMAL |
23% TRADITION |
0.3% OTHER |
|
71.2% FORMAL |
5.5% INFORMAL |
|
23% TRADITIONAL |
0.3% OTHER |
TYPES OF SANITATION FACILITIES
|
55% BASIC |
34% LIMITED |
11% UNIMPROVED |
55%
BASIC
34%
LIMITED
11%
UNIMPROVED
FOOD PRODUCTION
GRAINS
%
Wheat
%
Maize
%
Barley
%
Sorghum
%
Ground Nuts
HORTICULTURAL PRODUCT
%
Apples
%
Banana
%
Pears
%
Carrots
%
Onions
%
Tomatos
ANIMAL PRODUCTION
POULTRY AND DAIRY
%
Milk
%
Poultry
%
Eggs
PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING
FOOD ADEQUACY OR INADEQUACY
%
Food Access Severely Inadequate
%
Food Access Inadequate
%
Food Access Adequate
30,4%
PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLDS INVOLVED IN
AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
FOOD AS PROPORTION OF TOTAL
HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURE
FOOD AS PROPORTION OF TOTAL
HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURE
%
INDIVIDUALS
%
HOUSEHOLDS
Food Expenditure for low income household
| PAP | RICE | BEANS | FAT OIL |
| SUGAR | MILK | POTATOES | POULTRY |
| PAP | RICE |
| SUGAR | MILK |
| BEANS | FAT OIL |
| POTATOES | POULTRY |
PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF SOURCES OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME
|
49.7% SALARIES |
61.1% GRANTS |
21.1% REMITTANCES |
|
11% INCOME FROM BUSINESS |
5.6% PENSIONS |
PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF SOURCES OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME
|
49.7% SALARIES |
61.1% GRANTS |
|
11% INCOME FROM BUSINESS |
5.6% PENSIONS |
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