The 2019 Social Accounting Matrix for South Africa: Construction and estimation by province, gender and labour market

Andrea El Meligi (), Bhekani Zondo, Dorothee Flaig, Tshepo Morokong and Emanuele Ferrari ()
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Andrea El Meligi: European Commission - JRC, https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/index_en
Emanuele Ferrari: European Commission - JRC, https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/index_en

No 2025-11-2, JRC Working Papers on Economic Analysis of Policies for Africa from Joint Research Centre

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2025-11
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