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What is the population of each province in South Africa?
Total population of South Africa in 2019, by province (in 1,000s)
| Characteristic | Total population in thousands |
|---|---|
| Gauteng | 15,055 |
| Kwazulu-Natal | 11,363 |
| Western Cape | 6,794 |
| Eastern Cape | 6,519 |
Which province has the highest population in South Africa?
Gauteng
Gauteng. Gauteng is the smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces but comprises the largest share of the South African population.
What is the population of KwaZulu-Natal 2021?
11,513,575
KwaZulu-Natal
| KwaZulu-Natal iKwaZulu-Natali (in Zulu) | |
|---|---|
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 11.1 million |
| • Estimate (2021) | 11,513,575 |
What is the estimated mid-year population for 2016 in South Africa?
55,91 million
For 2016, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) estimates the mid-year population as 55,91 million. Approximately fifty-one per cent (approximately 28,53 million) of the population is female. Gauteng comprises the largest share of the South African population.
Which province has the highest number of people?
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| Rank | Province | 2020 mid-year estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage | ||
| 1 | Gauteng | 26.0 |
| 2 | KwaZulu-Natal | 19.3 |
| 3 | Eastern Cape | 11.3 |
Which tribe is majority in South Africa?
Zulus
The biggest groups are Zulus (21 %), Xhosas (17 %) and the Sotho (15%). Next smaller minorities are the Tswana, Venda, Ndebele, Swasi, and Pedi, among others.
What are the demographics of South Africa?
South Africa Demographics. A melting pot of culture and diversity, there are approximately forty-five million people living in South Africa at present. The majority of South Africans are of African descent, European descent, coloreds (a mixed race descending from European settlers , slaves and the local indigenous population), Asians, Chinese,…
What is the population density of South Africa?
Population density. South Africa’s population density is 46 people per square kilometre. In the provinces, differences in size and population mean different population densities. Gauteng, small but populous, has an average of 785 people for every square kilometre.
What is the population of South Africa?
South Africa Population (LIVE) retrieving data… The current population of South Africa is 57,865,136 as of Friday, March 15, 2019, based on the latest United Nations estimates. South Africa population is equivalent to 0.75% of the total world population.
What are the provinces in Africa?
The Province of Africa encompasses Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone and The Gambia.
