South Africa population
66,078,383
Population changes approximately every seconds
Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 1.16%
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of South Africa is 66,078,382, growing at an annual rate of 1.16%. That works out to a net change of approximately 2,027 people per day or 84 per hour.
The population change in South Africa is driven by three components: approximately 1,175,749 births per year and 600,461 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.16% per year.
The total fertility rate stands at 2.19 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of South Africa is growing through natural increase.
The current population of South Africa is approximately 66,078,382, growing at 1.16% per year.
By approximately 2,027 people per day, or 84 per hour.
Yes. With approximately 1,175,749 births and 600,461 deaths per year, South Africa has a natural population increase of about 575,288 people annually.