While global population growth is projected to slow over the rest of the century, Africa stands out for its relatively young ...

South Africa’s population has now exceeded 63 million, according to the latest mid-year population estimates for 2024. The country’s population grew by approximately 835,513 individuals, marking a ...

Young people – under the age of 15 – currently make up 29% of South Africa’s population. But this will soon change: the aged portion of the population is forecast to rise from 2030, bringing many ...

Stats SA’s latest mid-year population estimate for 2025 reveals that South Africa’s white population remains the only demographic group that continues to decline. While the reasons for this trend will ...