LinkedIn in South Africa 2012 [infographic]

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Mike Saunders in Infographics, LinkedIn, Social Media, Social Media News

Over the last few years we have been tracking the growth of LinkedIn in South Africa.In 2011 we saw an 83% growth (600 000 professionals) from this year and in 2012 a 45% increase with a total of 1,6 million people.

Its also interesting to note that the top growth sector are Manufacturing, Agriculture and Medical with growth rates of between 57% and 70%. These stats have shown that LinkedIn in South Africa has become the place to be in order to network with other business professionals. So if you need help getting your online profile organised on LinkedIn take a look at our Definitive Guide to LinkedIn.

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http://www.logroen.wordpress.com Landi

I’d have thought Recruitment/HR would at least be visible as one of the top job sectors on LinkedIn…

http://www.mikesaunders.co.za Mike Saunders

That would have been nice Landi, unfortunately I think thet HR and Recruitment have been slow to adopt this.

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GarethV

Great infographic Mike, providing some good insight. I am sure you have seen the following study in the US:

http://www.domo.com/company/press-releases/160

http://www.mikesaunders.co.za Mike Saunders

Hi Gareth, yes the article makes a few interesting points:

Notably that LinkedIn is the preferred network by CEO’s but that in general CEO’s don’t have much of an online presence. I have a feeling that over time this will change as new CEO’s take the reigns and bring a more natural digital presence into the business.

http://www.mampoer.co.za Liana

Thank you Mike,

It’s always hard to get a real sense of what’s going on in South Africa.

http://www.mikesaunders.co.za Mike Saunders

Pleasure Liana

http://www.facebook.com/faxbuddy Fax Buddy

Good to get this info as an aspiring entrepreneur.Thanks a mil.

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