The 2019 Social Accounting Matrix for South Africa: Construction and estimation by province, gender and labour market
A labour market and gender equality analysis
This study introduces a Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) for South Africa, covering the economic transactions for the year 2019. The SAM provides a detailed framework for understanding the country's economic structure and relationships between various economic agents. It also serves as a foundation for analysing economic performance and simulating policy impacts using advanced modelling techniques. The presented SAM offers a highly detailed breakdown of the agricultural and food sectors, as well as labour and household characteristics, including provincial, gender, and formal/informal distinctions. By outlining the construction and estimation process, this research provides a valuable resource for policymakers and researchers to evaluate and implement social and economic policies in South Africa and demonstrates the SAM's utility through a descriptive analysis of the country's economy.
EL MELIGI Andrea;
ZONDO Bhekani;
FLAIG Dorothee;
MOROKONG Tshepo;
FERRARI Emanuele;
2025-11-20
European Commission
JRC142724
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC142724,
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