Demographics of South Africa
According to the 2022 census, the population of South Africa is about 62 million people of diverse origins, cultures, languages, and religions.[1] The South African National Census of 2022 was the most recent census held; the next will be in 2032.[3]
Demographics of South Africa
48.1/km2 (125/sq mi)
1.06%[2]: 26
19.5 births/1,000 population (2022 est.)[2]: 21
11.0 deaths/1,000 population (2022)[2]: 21
64.7 years (2019 est.)
64.8 years (2022 est.)[2]: 15
71.3 years (2022 est.)[2]: 15
2.34 children born/woman (2022 est.)[2]: 15
24.3 deaths/1,000 (2022 est.)[2]: 21
28.8% (2019 est.)
65.2% (2019 est.)
6% (2019 est.)
0.99 male(s)/female (2010 est.)
1.02 male(s)/female
1 male(s)/female
1.02 male(s)/female
0.68 male(s)/female
South African
In 2011, Statistics South Africa counted 2.1 million foreigners in total.[4] Reports suggest that is an underestimation. The real figure may be as high as five million,[5] including some three million Zimbabweans.[6]
Vital statistics[edit]
Statistics South Africa: From 2002 to present[edit]
The following statistics are obtained from the mid-year population estimates published by Statistics South Africa:[24]
Population pyramid by population group, 2011
Black population
White population
Coloured population
