South Africa Population 2026 - Demographics | World Measure
South Africa population: 59,308,690 people, growth +1.25%. Explore demographics, density, median age, life expectancy, and historical trends.
Key Statistics
- Population: 59,308,690
- Growth Rate: +1.25%
- Population Density: 52.109 per km²
- Capital: Pretoria
- Area: 1,213,090 km²
- Urban Population: 63.7%
- Life Expectancy: 66.3 years
- GDP Per Capita: $6,267.187
Major Cities
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 5,635,127 |
| Cape Town | 4,618,000 |
| Durban | 3,442,361 |
| Pretoria | 2,921,488 |