South Africa
19502100
2025
Total population
64.7M
Density
53 people/km²
Median age
28.7 years
Growth rate
+1.11%
Total population from 1950 to 2100 (projections beyond 2024)
Male and female population with sex ratio trend
No population by gender data available.
People per square kilometre
Age where half the population is younger
Annual percentage change in population size
South Africa's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The sex ratio of 95 males per 100 females is notably lower than the global average of ~101. The population is gradually aging, with median age projected to reach 32 by 2050. UN projections show continued growth to 94.3M by 2100.