ZAF · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
64.01 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
66.3 years
Median Age
27.6 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,007,187 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.25 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 52.1 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 18.48 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 9.24 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 2.21 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 66.3 years | 2024 |
| Median Age | 27.6 years | 2025 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 24.2 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 91.2 percent | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 63.7 percent | 2024 |
Languages
Afrikaans
Official
English
Official
Southern Ndebele
Official
Northern Sotho
Official
Southern Sotho
Official
Swazi
Official
Tswana
Official
Tsonga
Official
Venda
Official
Xhosa
Official
Zulu
Official
Religions
Christian
Major
86.0%
Or Other Traditional African Religions
5.4%
Nothing In Particular
5.2%
Muslim
1.9%
Other
1.5%