According to the mid-year population estimates by Stats SA, South Africa’s population has grown by 835,513 within a year and now has a total of 63 million.
The country’s total population now stands at 63,015,904, reflecting an increase of approximately 835,513 individuals, or a 1.33% growth rate, from July 2023 to July 2024.
The demographic composition of the population is diverse, with the Black African population group making up the largest proportion at 81.7%, followed by the Coloured population at 8.5%, the White population at 7.2%, and the Indian/Asian population at 2.6%. Notably, females constitute slightly more than half of the population, totaling 32,129,704, compared to 30,886,200 males.
Gauteng continues to be the most populous province in the country, with 15,931,824 residents, comprising a significant portion of the national population. KwaZulu-Natal follows as the second most populous province, housing 12,312,712 people. Together, these two provinces account for approximately 45% of South Africa’s total population.
The Western Cape and Eastern Cape are the third and fourth most populous provinces, with populations of 7,562,588 and 7,176,230, respectively. Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, and Free State have populations ranging from 3 million to 6.4 million. The Northern Cape remains the least populated province, with a population of just 1,372,943.
These statistics highlight the demographic and regional variations within the country, reflecting diverse population densities and growth rates across provinces.
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