South Africa Statistics
Population
Total GDP
GDP Per capita
Human Development Index (HDI)
About South Africa
South Africa has rainbow nation diversity with 11 official languages and post-apartheid transformation. The country has Table Mountain, wine regions, and Big Five wildlife safaris. South African culture celebrates diversity, democracy, and ubuntu philosophy.
The nation has varied climate from Mediterranean to subtropical regions. South Africa has parliamentary republic with democratic constitution since 1994. The country has mining wealth, wine industry, and financial services.
Cape Town has iconic Table Mountain while Johannesburg is economic powerhouse. South Africa has excellent wildlife conservation and wine production. The nation has constitutional democracy with multiple official languages.
Traditional South African culture includes diverse tribal traditions, music genres, and braai customs. The country has religious diversity with Christianity majority and traditional beliefs. South African cuisine features biltong, boerewors, and fusion cooking styles.
The population is 60 million with remarkable diversity and ongoing social challenges. South Africa offers wildlife adventures, wine culture, and democratic inspiration in southern tip of Africa.
Geographic Distribution
Economic Indicators
Demographic Distribution
Population Data by Years
| Year | Total Population | Annual Change | Density People/KM2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2100 | 94.314.448 | +0.23% | 77.3 |
| 2090 | 92.160.724 | +0.25% | 75.5 |
| 2080 | 89.674.092 | +0.3% | 73.5 |
| 2070 | 86.857.023 | +0.37% | 71.1 |
| 2060 | 83.443.514 | +0.47% | 68.4 |
| 2050 | 79.177.328 | +0.61% | 64.9 |
| 2040 | 74.035.624 | +0.73% | 60.6 |
| 2030 | 68.161.359 | +0.97% | 55.8 |
| 2025 NOW | 64.747.319 | +1.16% | 53 |
| 2020 | 60.562.381 | +1.64% | 49.6 |
| 2015 | 56.723.537 | +2.03% | 46.5 |
| 2010 | 52.344.051 | +1.19% | 42.9 |
| 2005 | 49.490.033 | +1.02% | 40.5 |
| 2000 | 47.159.719 | +0.92% | 38.6 |
| 1995 | 44.541.554 | +1.22% | 36.5 |
| 1990 | 40.746.268 | +2.82% | 33.4 |
| 1985 | 35.042.093 | +3.39% | 28.7 |
| 1980 | 29.518.857 | +3.09% | 24.2 |
| 1975 | 25.690.940 | +2.81% | 21 |
| 1970 | 22.279.984 | +3.08% | 18.2 |
| 1965 | 19.089.380 | +3.12% | 15.6 |
| 1960 | 16.440.171 | +2.65% | 13.5 |
| 1955 | 14.533.365 | +2.32% | 11.9 |
| 1950 | 13.038.491 | - | 10.7 |
