Limpopo
Capital: Polokwane
Limpopo is rich in mineral resources including platinum, chrome, and coal. Despite this, high unemployment persists. The province borders Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Mozambique and is a key agricultural producer.
Unemployment Rate
29.8%0.6pp
Q3 2025 · Rank #2 lowest
Expanded: 43.9%
National avg: 33.8%
Population
6.27M
10.1% of SA
GDP Share
6.6%
of national GDP
Matric Pass
84.6%
2024 · avg 84.9%
Electricity Access
88.2%
of households · avg 89.0%
Labour Market
Unemployment (narrow)
29.8%
Q3 2025
Unemployment (expanded)
43.9%
Q3 2025
National rank
#2 lowest
Change (qoq)
-0.6pp
Education
Matric pass rate
84.6%
2024
Literacy rate
78.4%
vs national avg
-0.3pp
Services & Housing
Electricity access
88.2%
Piped water (in dwelling)
38.2%
Formal dwellings
73.4%
Urban population
14.9%
Provincial Ranking — Unemployment
Source: Stats SA QLFS Q3 2025