2022 Census

South Africa's Population: Current and Projected Trends

2022 Census

According to the 2022 census, South Africa's population stands at approximately 62 million, comprising a diverse mix of origins, cultures, languages, and religions.

Projections and Current Totals

The United Nations estimates the July 1, 2024 population at 61,011,126. As of June 2022, the population was projected to be 60.6 million. The latest live population clock places the current population at 61,853,435.

Key Demographic Indicators

Other key demographic indicators include:

• Median age: 28.7 years
• Total fertility rate (TFR): 2.3 children per woman
• Historical population growth rate (2020-2021): 1.05%
• Projected population growth rate (2022-2023): 1.01%