South Africa Population
Population in South Africa was 64.75 Million in 2025, compared with 64.01 in 2024. The series ranges from 40.75 to 64.75. Source: World Bank · Series: SP.POP.TOTL.
Total population, mid-year estimate (World Bank, drawing on UN and national sources).
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Unit | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.75 | 64.01 | 64.75 | 40.75 | 1990 – 2025 | Million | Yearly |
Forecast trend model v0
Method: linear trend extrapolation of recent history; point estimates only, no confidence intervals. Model output, never observed data.
| 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|
| 65.78 | 66.66 |
Related
| Related | Last | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 32.39 | percent |
| Non Farm Payrolls | — | Thousand (MoM chg) |
| Initial Jobless Claims | — | Thousand |