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  1. Largest cities in South Africa 2023

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    Statista, Largest cities in South Africa 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1127496/largest-cities-in-south-africa/
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    South Africa
    Description

    South Africa is the sixth African country with the largest population, counting approximately 60.5 million individuals as of 2021. In 2023, the largest city in South Africa was Cape Town. The capital of Western Cape counted 3.4 million inhabitants, whereas South Africa's second largest city was Durban (eThekwini Municipality), with 3.1 million inhabitants. Note that when observing the number of inhabitants by municipality, Johannesburg is counted as largest city/municipality of South Africa.

    From four provinces to nine provinces

    Before Nelson Mandela became president in 1994, the country had four provinces, Cape of Good Hope, Natal, Orange Free State, and Transvaal and 10 “homelands” (also called Bantustans). The four larger regions were for the white population while the homelands for its black population. This system was dismantled following the new constitution of South Africa in 1996 and reorganized into nine provinces. Currently, Gauteng is the most populated province with around 15.9 million people residing there, followed by KwaZulu-Natal with 11.68 million inhabiting the province. As of 2022, Black African individuals were almost 81 percent of the total population in the country, while colored citizens followed amounting to around 5.34 million.

    A diverse population

    Although the majority of South Africans are identified as Black, the country’s population is far from homogenous, with different ethnic groups usually residing in the different “homelands”. This can be recognizable through the various languages used to communicate between the household members and externally. IsiZulu was the most common language of the nation with around a quarter of the population using it in- and outside of households. IsiXhosa and Afrikaans ranked second and third with roughly 15 percent and 12 percent, respectively.

  2. Total population of South Africa 2022, by ethnic groups

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    Updated Nov 28, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Total population of South Africa 2022, by ethnic groups [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1116076/total-population-of-south-africa-by-population-group/
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    Dataset updated
    Nov 28, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2022
    Area covered
    South Africa
    Description

    As of 2022, South Africa's population increased and counted approximately 60.6 million inhabitants in total, of which the majority (roughly 49.1 million) were Black Africans. Individuals with an Indian or Asian background formed the smallest population group, counting approximately 1.56 million people overall. Looking at the population from a regional perspective, Gauteng (includes Johannesburg) is the smallest province of South Africa, though highly urbanized with a population of nearly 16 million people.

    Increase in number of households

    The total number of households increased annually between 2002 and 2022. Between this period, the number of households in South Africa grew by approximately 65 percent. Furthermore, households comprising two to three members were more common in urban areas (39.2 percent) than they were in rural areas (30.6 percent). Households with six or more people, on the other hand, amounted to 19.3 percent in rural areas, being roughly twice as common as those in urban areas.

    Main sources of income

    The majority of the households in South Africa had salaries or grants as a main source of income in 2019. Roughly 10.7 million drew their income from regular wages, whereas 7.9 million households received social grants paid by the government for citizens in need of state support.

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    South African Population Distribution Data - White County, TN Cities...

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    Updated Oct 1, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). South African Population Distribution Data - White County, TN Cities (2019-2023) [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/lists/south-african-population-in-white-county-tn-by-city/
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    json, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Oct 1, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    White County, Tennessee
    Variables measured
    South African Population Count, South African Population Percentage, South African Population Share of White County
    Measurement technique
    To measure the rank and respective trends, we initially gathered data from the five most recent American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. We then analyzed and categorized the data for each of the origins / ancestries identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. It is possible that a small population exists but was not reported or captured due to limitations or variations in Census data collection and reporting. We ensured that the population estimates used in this dataset pertain exclusively to the identified origins / ancestries and do not rely on any ethnicity classification, unless explicitly required. For further information regarding these estimates, please feel free to reach out to us via email at research@neilsberg.com.
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    This list ranks the 2 cities in the White County, TN by South African population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

    • 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

    Variables / Data Columns

    • Rank by South African Population: This column displays the rank of city in the White County, TN by their South African population, using the most recent ACS data available.
    • City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
    • South African Population: The South African population of the city is shown in this column.
    • % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as South African. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • % of Total White County South African Population: This tells us how much of the entire White County, TN South African population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

    Good to know

    Margin of Error

    Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

    Custom data

    If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

    Inspiration

    Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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    South African Population Distribution Data - White County, IN Cities...

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    Updated Oct 1, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). South African Population Distribution Data - White County, IN Cities (2019-2023) [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/lists/south-african-population-in-white-county-in-by-city/
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    csv, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Oct 1, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    White County
    Variables measured
    South African Population Count, South African Population Percentage, South African Population Share of White County
    Measurement technique
    To measure the rank and respective trends, we initially gathered data from the five most recent American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. We then analyzed and categorized the data for each of the origins / ancestries identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. It is possible that a small population exists but was not reported or captured due to limitations or variations in Census data collection and reporting. We ensured that the population estimates used in this dataset pertain exclusively to the identified origins / ancestries and do not rely on any ethnicity classification, unless explicitly required. For further information regarding these estimates, please feel free to reach out to us via email at research@neilsberg.com.
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    This list ranks the 6 cities in the White County, IN by South African population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

    • 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

    Variables / Data Columns

    • Rank by South African Population: This column displays the rank of city in the White County, IN by their South African population, using the most recent ACS data available.
    • City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
    • South African Population: The South African population of the city is shown in this column.
    • % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as South African. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • % of Total White County South African Population: This tells us how much of the entire White County, IN South African population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

    Good to know

    Margin of Error

    Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

    Custom data

    If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

    Inspiration

    Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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    Scoping review on living conditions in Johannesburg, South Africa during...

    • opendata.wits.ac.za
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    Updated Mar 12, 2025
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    Keith Beavon (2025). Scoping review on living conditions in Johannesburg, South Africa during apartheid regime [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.71796/wits-figshare.27923643.v1
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    Dataset updated
    Mar 12, 2025
    Dataset provided by
    University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
    Authors
    Keith Beavon
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    Description

    This dataset is a collation of articles written by different authors on the history of South Africa during the apartheid regime (1948 to 1994). Apartheid in South Africa was the racial segregation under the all-white government of South Africa which dictated that non-white South Africans (a majority of the population) were required to live in separate areas from whites and use separate public facilities and contact between the two groups would be limited. The different racial group were physically separated according to their location, public facilities and social life.

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    South African Population Distribution Data - White County, AR Cities...

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    Updated Oct 1, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). South African Population Distribution Data - White County, AR Cities (2019-2023) [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/lists/south-african-population-in-white-county-ar-by-city/
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    json, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Oct 1, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    White County, Arkansas
    Variables measured
    South African Population Count, South African Population Percentage, South African Population Share of White County
    Measurement technique
    To measure the rank and respective trends, we initially gathered data from the five most recent American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. We then analyzed and categorized the data for each of the origins / ancestries identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. It is possible that a small population exists but was not reported or captured due to limitations or variations in Census data collection and reporting. We ensured that the population estimates used in this dataset pertain exclusively to the identified origins / ancestries and do not rely on any ethnicity classification, unless explicitly required. For further information regarding these estimates, please feel free to reach out to us via email at research@neilsberg.com.
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    This list ranks the 9 cities in the White County, AR by South African population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

    • 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

    Variables / Data Columns

    • Rank by South African Population: This column displays the rank of city in the White County, AR by their South African population, using the most recent ACS data available.
    • City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
    • South African Population: The South African population of the city is shown in this column.
    • % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as South African. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • % of Total White County South African Population: This tells us how much of the entire White County, AR South African population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

    Good to know

    Margin of Error

    Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

    Custom data

    If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

    Inspiration

    Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

  7. Total population of South Africa 2024, by age group

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    Statista, Total population of South Africa 2024, by age group [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1116077/total-population-of-south-africa-by-age-group/
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    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    South Africa
    Description

    As of 2024, South Africa's population increased, counting approximately 63 million inhabitants. Of these, roughly 27.5 million were aged 0-24, while 654,000 people were 80 years or older. Gauteng and Cape Town are the most populated South Africa’s yearly population growth has been fluctuating since 2013, with the growth rate dropping below the world average in 2024. The majority of people lived in the borders of Gauteng, the smallest of the nine provinces in terms of land area. The number of people residing there amounted to 16.6 million in 2023. Although the Western Cape was the third-largest province, the city of Cape Town had the highest number of inhabitants in the country, at 3.4 million. An underemployed younger population South Africa has a large population under 14, who will be looking for job opportunities in the future. However, the country's labor market has had difficulty integrating these youngsters. Specifically, as of the fourth quarter of 2024, the unemployment rate reached close to 60 percent and 384 percent among people aged 15-24 and 25–34 years, respectively. In the same period, some 27 percent of the individuals between 15 and 24 years were economically active, while the labor force participation rate was higher among people aged 25 to 34, at 74.3 percent.

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    Data from: Regional ethnic diversity

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    Updated Dec 22, 2022
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    Race Disparity Unit (2022). Regional ethnic diversity [Dataset]. https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/uk-population-by-ethnicity/national-and-regional-populations/regional-ethnic-diversity/latest
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    Dataset updated
    Dec 22, 2022
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Race Disparity Unit
    License

    Open Government Licence 3.0http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    England
    Description

    According to the 2021 Census, London was the most ethnically diverse region in England and Wales – 63.2% of residents identified with an ethnic minority group.

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    South African Population Distribution Data - White County, GA Cities...

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    Updated Oct 1, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). South African Population Distribution Data - White County, GA Cities (2019-2023) [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/lists/south-african-population-in-white-county-ga-by-city/
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    csv, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Oct 1, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    White County, Georgia
    Variables measured
    South African Population Count, South African Population Percentage, South African Population Share of White County
    Measurement technique
    To measure the rank and respective trends, we initially gathered data from the five most recent American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. We then analyzed and categorized the data for each of the origins / ancestries identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. It is possible that a small population exists but was not reported or captured due to limitations or variations in Census data collection and reporting. We ensured that the population estimates used in this dataset pertain exclusively to the identified origins / ancestries and do not rely on any ethnicity classification, unless explicitly required. For further information regarding these estimates, please feel free to reach out to us via email at research@neilsberg.com.
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    This list ranks the 2 cities in the White County, GA by South African population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

    • 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

    Variables / Data Columns

    • Rank by South African Population: This column displays the rank of city in the White County, GA by their South African population, using the most recent ACS data available.
    • City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
    • South African Population: The South African population of the city is shown in this column.
    • % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as South African. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • % of Total White County South African Population: This tells us how much of the entire White County, GA South African population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

    Good to know

    Margin of Error

    Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

    Custom data

    If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

    Inspiration

    Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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    South African Population Distribution Data - White Pine County, NV Cities...

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    Updated Oct 1, 2025
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    Neilsberg Research (2025). South African Population Distribution Data - White Pine County, NV Cities (2019-2023) [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/insights/lists/south-african-population-in-white-pine-county-nv-by-city/
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    csv, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Oct 1, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Neilsberg Research
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    White Pine County, Nevada
    Variables measured
    South African Population Count, South African Population Percentage, South African Population Share of White Pine County
    Measurement technique
    To measure the rank and respective trends, we initially gathered data from the five most recent American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. We then analyzed and categorized the data for each of the origins / ancestries identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. It is possible that a small population exists but was not reported or captured due to limitations or variations in Census data collection and reporting. We ensured that the population estimates used in this dataset pertain exclusively to the identified origins / ancestries and do not rely on any ethnicity classification, unless explicitly required. For further information regarding these estimates, please feel free to reach out to us via email at research@neilsberg.com.
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    This list ranks the 1 cities in the White Pine County, NV by South African population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

    • 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
    • 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

    Variables / Data Columns

    • Rank by South African Population: This column displays the rank of city in the White Pine County, NV by their South African population, using the most recent ACS data available.
    • City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
    • South African Population: The South African population of the city is shown in this column.
    • % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as South African. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • % of Total White Pine County South African Population: This tells us how much of the entire White Pine County, NV South African population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
    • 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

    Good to know

    Margin of Error

    Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

    Custom data

    If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

    Inspiration

    Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

  11. United Kingdom - ethnicity

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    Updated Aug 2, 2019
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    Statista (2019). United Kingdom - ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/270386/ethnicity-in-the-united-kingdom/
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    Dataset updated
    Aug 2, 2019
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2011
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    In 2011, 87.2 percent of the total population of the United Kingdom were white British. A positive net migration in recent years combined with the resultant international relationships following the wide-reaching former British Empire has contributed to an increasingly diverse population. Varied ethnic backgrounds Black British citizens, with African and/or African-Caribbean ancestry, are the largest ethnic minority population, at three percent of the total population. Indian Britons are one of the largest overseas communities of the Indian diaspora and make up 2.3 percent of the total UK population. Pakistani British citizens, who make up almost two percent of the UK population, have one of the highest levels of home ownership in Britain. Racism in the United Kingdom Though it has decreased in comparison to the previous century, the UK has seen an increase in racial prejudice during the first decade and a half of this century. Racism and discrimination continues to be part of daily life for Britain’s ethnic minorities, especially in terms of work, housing, and health issues. Moreover, the number of hate crimes motivated by race reported since 2012 has increased, and in 2017/18, there were 3,368 recorded offenses of racially or religiously aggravated assault with injury, almost a thousand more than in 2013/14.

  12. Number of lynchings in the U.S. by state and race 1882-1968

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    Updated Sep 25, 2020
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    Statista (2020). Number of lynchings in the U.S. by state and race 1882-1968 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1175147/lynching-by-race-state-and-race/
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 25, 2020
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Lynching in the United States is estimated to have claimed over 4.7 thousand lives between 1882 and 1968, and just under 3.5 thousand of these victims were black. Today, lynching is more commonly associated with racial oppression, particularly in the south, however, in early years, victims were more commonly white (specifically Mexican), and lynchings were more frequent in western territories and along the southern border. It was only after Reconstruction's end where the lynching of black people became more prevalent, and was arguably the most violent tool of oppression used by white supremacists. Nationwide, the share of the population who was black fluctuated between 10 and 13 percent in the years shown here, however the share of lynching victims who were black was almost 73 percent. North-south divide Of the 4.7 thousand victims of lynching between 1882 and 1968, over 3.5 thousand of these were killed in former-Confederate states. Of the fourteen states where the highest number of lynching victims were killed, eleven were former-Confederate states, and all saw the deaths of at least one hundred people due to lynching. Mississippi was the state where most people were lynched in these years, with an estimated 581 victims, 93 percent of whom were black. Georgia saw the second most lynchings, with 531 in total, and the share of black victims was also 93 percent. Compared to the nationwide average of 73 percent, the share of black victims in former-Confederate states was 86 percent. Texas was the only former-Confederate state where this share (71 percent) was below the national average, due to the large number of Mexicans who were lynched there. Outside of the south Of the non-Confederate state with the highest number of lynching victims, most either bordered the former-Confederate states, or were to the west. Generally speaking, the share of white victims in these states was often higher than in the south, meaning that the majority took place in the earlier years represented here; something often attributed to the lack of an established judiciary system in rural regions, and the demand for a speedy resolution. However, there are many reports of black people being lynched in the former border states in the early-20th century, as they made their way northward during the Great Migration. Between 1882 and 1968, lynchings were rare in the Northeast, although Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island were the only states** without any recorded lynchings in these years.

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Largest cities in South Africa 2023

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Time period covered
2023
Area covered
South Africa
Description

South Africa is the sixth African country with the largest population, counting approximately 60.5 million individuals as of 2021. In 2023, the largest city in South Africa was Cape Town. The capital of Western Cape counted 3.4 million inhabitants, whereas South Africa's second largest city was Durban (eThekwini Municipality), with 3.1 million inhabitants. Note that when observing the number of inhabitants by municipality, Johannesburg is counted as largest city/municipality of South Africa.

From four provinces to nine provinces

Before Nelson Mandela became president in 1994, the country had four provinces, Cape of Good Hope, Natal, Orange Free State, and Transvaal and 10 “homelands” (also called Bantustans). The four larger regions were for the white population while the homelands for its black population. This system was dismantled following the new constitution of South Africa in 1996 and reorganized into nine provinces. Currently, Gauteng is the most populated province with around 15.9 million people residing there, followed by KwaZulu-Natal with 11.68 million inhabiting the province. As of 2022, Black African individuals were almost 81 percent of the total population in the country, while colored citizens followed amounting to around 5.34 million.

A diverse population

Although the majority of South Africans are identified as Black, the country’s population is far from homogenous, with different ethnic groups usually residing in the different “homelands”. This can be recognizable through the various languages used to communicate between the household members and externally. IsiZulu was the most common language of the nation with around a quarter of the population using it in- and outside of households. IsiXhosa and Afrikaans ranked second and third with roughly 15 percent and 12 percent, respectively.

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