In 2023, the majority share of individuals surveyed in South Africa stated that they were not at all interested in politics, at 37 percent. A lesser share of 13 percent said they were very interested in politics. Since 2013, the survey results have remained relatively similar.
Share of individuals who are interested in politics in South Africa in 2013 and 2023
Question asked: “How interested would you say you personally are in politics?”
According to the source, the survey is nationally representative of the private household population across the nine South African provinces. Five hundred small area layers (SALs) were selected using census 2011 framework.
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HSRC. (December 7, 2023). Share of individuals who are interested in politics in South Africa in 2013 and 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1499319/share-of-individuals-who-are-interested-in-politics-in-south-africa/
HSRC. "Share of individuals who are interested in politics in South Africa in 2013 and 2023." Chart. December 7, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1499319/share-of-individuals-who-are-interested-in-politics-in-south-africa/
HSRC. (2023). Share of individuals who are interested in politics in South Africa in 2013 and 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1499319/share-of-individuals-who-are-interested-in-politics-in-south-africa/
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HSRC, Share of individuals who are interested in politics in South Africa in 2013 and 2023 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1499319/share-of-individuals-who-are-interested-in-politics-in-south-africa/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
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