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

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    Updated Jun 3, 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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    Jun 3, 2025
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    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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    Race by Percentages in South Africa

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    Updated Jan 17, 2017
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    Chic African Culture (2017). Race by Percentages in South Africa [Dataset]. https://www.theafricangourmet.com/2017/01/you-cant-hide-your-lying-eyes.html
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 17, 2017
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    Chic African Culture
    Variables measured
    Race
    Description

    This dataset provides the racial demographics of South Africa based on percentages as reported in the 2018 South African Census.

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

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    Updated Jun 3, 2025
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    Statista (2025). 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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    Jun 3, 2025
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    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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    South Africa Population

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    Updated Oct 10, 2012
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    South Africa Population [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/population
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    excel, csv, xml, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Oct 10, 2012
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 1960 - Dec 31, 2024
    Area covered
    South Africa
    Description

    The total population in South Africa was estimated at 63.0 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - South Africa Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

  5. Labor force participation rate in South Africa 2021-2023, by population...

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    Updated Jun 3, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Labor force participation rate in South Africa 2021-2023, by population group [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1129145/labor-force-participation-rate-by-population-group-in-south-africa/
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    Jun 3, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    South Africa
    Description

    In the fourth quarter of 2023, the labor force participation rate among Black South Africans reached over 59 percent, marking a year-on-year change of two percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. However, the participation rate of the labor force among Indian/Asian South Africans dropped from about 61 percent in the previous year to 58 percent.

  6. Population of South Africa 1800-2020

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    Updated Aug 8, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Population of South Africa 1800-2020 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1067083/population-south-africa-historical/
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    Aug 8, 2024
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    Area covered
    South Africa
    Description

    In 1800, the population of modern day area of South Africa was approximately 1.44 million. Like most of the continent, the population of South Africa increased gradually through most of the 19th century, reaching 4.71 million by the start of the 20th century. Beginning in the 20th century however, the population would begin to rise exponentially as industrialization, advances in medicine and health, and the spread of vaccinations allowed for lower child mortality rates and increased life expectancy among adults. The population of South Africa would continue to rise exponentially for almost a century, going from just under 5 million at the start of the 1900s to almost 45 million by 2000. However, since the early 2000s, South Africa’s population growth has slowed, the result of a significant decrease in fertility rates in the country in recent years. In 2020, South Africa is estimated to have a population of 59.31 million.

  7. South Africa ZA: Population: Growth

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    CEICdata.com (2016). South Africa ZA: Population: Growth [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/south-africa/population-and-urbanization-statistics/za-population-growth
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 1, 2006 - Dec 1, 2017
    Area covered
    South Africa
    Variables measured
    Population
    Description

    South Africa ZA: Population: Growth data was reported at 1.245 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.301 % for 2016. South Africa ZA: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 2.282 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.794 % in 1972 and a record low of 1.047 % in 2008. South Africa ZA: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

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    South Gorin, MO median household income breakdown by race betwen 2011 and...

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    Neilsberg Research (2024). South Gorin, MO median household income breakdown by race betwen 2011 and 2021 [Dataset]. https://www.neilsberg.com/research/datasets/ce86f079-8924-11ee-9302-3860777c1fe6/
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 3, 2024
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    Neilsberg Research
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Area covered
    Missouri, South Gorin
    Variables measured
    Median Household Income Trends for Asian Population, Median Household Income Trends for Black Population, Median Household Income Trends for White Population, Median Household Income Trends for Some other race Population, Median Household Income Trends for Two or more races Population, Median Household Income Trends for American Indian and Alaska Native Population, Median Household Income Trends for Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Population
    Measurement technique
    The data presented in this dataset is derived from the latest U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates. To portray the median household income within each racial category idetified by the US Census Bureau, we conducted an initial analysis and categorization of the data from 2011 to 2021. Subsequently, we adjusted these figures for inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series via current methods (R-CPI-U-RS). It is important to note that the median household income estimates exclusively represent the identified racial categories and do not incorporate any ethnicity classifications. Households are categorized, and median incomes are reported based on the self-identified race of the head of the household. For additional information about these estimations, please contact us via email at research@neilsberg.com
    Dataset funded by
    Neilsberg Research
    Description
    About this dataset

    Context

    The dataset presents the median household incomes over the past decade across various racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau in South Gorin. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. It also showcases the annual income trends, between 2011 and 2021, providing insights into the economic shifts within diverse racial communities.The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into income disparities and variations across racial categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

    Key observations

    • White: In South Gorin, the median household income for the households where the householder is White decreased by $3,706(9.07%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $40,862 in 2011 and $37,156 in 2021.
    • Black or African American: As per the U.S. Census Bureau population data, in South Gorin, there are no households where the householder is Black or African American; hence, the median household income for the Black or African American population is not applicable.
    • Refer to the research insights for more key observations on American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some other race and Two or more races (multiracial) households

    https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/south-gorin-mo-median-household-income-by-race-trends.jpeg" alt="South Gorin, MO median household income trends across races (2011-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)">

    Content

    When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

    Racial categories include:

    • White
    • Black or African American
    • American Indian and Alaska Native
    • Asian
    • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
    • Some other race
    • Two or more races (multiracial)

    Variables / Data Columns

    • Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in South Gorin.
    • 2010: 2010 median household income
    • 2011: 2011 median household income
    • 2012: 2012 median household income
    • 2013: 2013 median household income
    • 2014: 2014 median household income
    • 2015: 2015 median household income
    • 2016: 2016 median household income
    • 2017: 2017 median household income
    • 2018: 2018 median household income
    • 2019: 2019 median household income
    • 2020: 2020 median household income
    • 2021: 2021 median household income
    • 2022: 2022 median household income
    • Please note: 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by Census Bureau due to impact on survey collection and analysis during COVID-19, thus for large cities (population 65,000 and above) median household income data is not available.
    • Please note: All incomes have been adjusted for inflation and are presented in 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars.

    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/.

    Recommended for further research

    This dataset is a part of the main dataset for South Gorin median household income by race. You can refer the same here

  9. Population Census 1985 - South Africa

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    Updated Apr 25, 2019
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    Statistics South Africa (2019). Population Census 1985 - South Africa [Dataset]. https://dev.ihsn.org/nada/catalog/study/ZAF_1985_PHC_v01_M
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    Apr 25, 2019
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistics South Africahttp://www.statssa.gov.za/
    Time period covered
    1985
    Area covered
    South Africa
    Description

    Geographic coverage

    The 1985 census covered the so-called white areas of South Africa, i.e. the areas in the former four provinces of the Cape, the Orange Free State, Transvaal, and Natal. It also covered the so-called National States of KwaZulu, Kangwane, Gazankulu, Lebowa, Qwaqwa, and Kwandebele. The 1985 South African census excluded the areas of the Transkei, Bophutatswana, Ciskei, and Venda.

    The 1985 Census dataset contains 9 data files. These refer to Development Regions demarcated by the South African Government according to their socio-economic conditions and development needs. These Development Regions are labeled A to J (there is no Region I, presumably because Statistics SA felt an "I" could be confused with the number 1). The 9 data files in the 1985 Census dataset refer to the following areas:

    DEV REGION AREA COVERED A Western Cape Province including Walvis Bay B Northern Cape C Orange Free State and Qwaqwa D Eastern Cape/Border E Natal and Kwazulu F Eastern Transvaal, KaNgwane and part of the Simdlangentsha district of Kwazulu G Northern Transvaal, Lebowa and Gazankulu H PWV area, Moutse and KwaNdebele J Western Transvaal

    Analysis unit

    The units of analysis under observation in the South African census 1985 are households and individuals

    Universe

    The South African census 1985 census covered the provinces of the Cape, the Orange Free State, Transvaal, and Nata and the so-called National States of KwaZulu, Kangwane, Gazankulu, Lebowa, Qwaqwa, and Kwandebele. The 1985 South African census excluded the areas of the Transkei, Bophutatswana, Ciskei, and Venda.

    Kind of data

    Census/enumeration data [cen]

    Sampling procedure

    Although the census was meant to cover all residents of the so called white areas of South Africa, in 88 areas door-to-door surveys were not possible and the population in these areas was enumerated by means of a sample survey conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council.

    Mode of data collection

    Face-to-face [f2f]

    Research instrument

    The1985 population census questionnaire was administered to each household and collected information on household and area type, and information on household members, including relationship within household, sex, age, marital status, population group, birthplace, country of citizenship, level of education, occupation, identity of employer and the nature of economic activities

    Data appraisal

    UNDER-ENUMERATION: The following under-enumeration figures have been calculated for the 1985 census. Estimated percentage distribution of undercount by race according to the HSRC: Percent undercount
    Whites 7.6%
    Blacks in the “RSA” 20.4% Blacks in the “National States” 15.1% Coloureds 1.0% Asians 4.6%

  10. South African Census 1970 - South Africa

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    Updated Mar 28, 2020
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    Department of Statistics (now Statistics South Africa) (2020). South African Census 1970 - South Africa [Dataset]. http://www.datafirst.uct.ac.za/Dataportal/index.php/catalog/249
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    Mar 28, 2020
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    Authors
    Department of Statistics (now Statistics South Africa)
    Time period covered
    1970
    Area covered
    South Africa
    Description

    Abstract

    The 1970 South African Population Census collected data on dwellings and individuals' demographic, migration, family and employment details.

    Geographic coverage

    National coverage of the so-called white areas of South Africa, i.e. the areas in the former four provinces of the Cape, the Orange Free State, Transvaal, and Natal, and the so-called National States of Ciskei, KwaZulu, Gazankulu, Lebowa, Qwaqwa, Kangwane, Kwandebele, Transkei and Bophuthatswana.

    Analysis unit

    The units of analysis for the South African Census 1970 were households and individuals

    Universe

    The South African population census of 1970 covered all de jure household members (usual residents) of South Africa and the "national states".

    The Census was enumerated on a de facto basis, that is, according to the place where persons were located during the census. All persons who were present on Republic of South African territory during census night were enumerated and included in the data. Visitors from abroad who were present in the RSA on holiday or business on the night of the census, as well as foreigners (and their families) who were studying or economically active, were not enumerated and included in the figures. Likewise, members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps of foreign countries were not included. However, the South African personnel linked to the foreign missions including domestic workers were enumerated. Crews and passengers of ships were also not enumerated, unless they were normally resident in the Republic of South Africa. Residents of the RSA who were absent from the night were as far as possible enumerated on their return and included in the region where they normally resided. Personnel of the South African Government stationed abroad and their families were, however enumerated. Such persons were included in the Transvaal (Pretoria).

    Kind of data

    Census/enumeration data [cen]

    Sampling procedure

    The 1970 Census was a full count for Whites, Coloureds and Asians, and a 5% sample for Blacks (Africans)

    Sampling deviation

    The country was divided into 400 census districts for the 1970 Census. In most cases the boundaries of the census districts corresponded with those of the magisterial districts. However, in some cases the boundaries did not correspond, particularly in the areas in and around the "National States". This was to facilitate the administration of the census and to make it easier to exclude figures of the "National states" from provincial totals.

    Mode of data collection

    Face-to-face [f2f]

    Research instrument

    The 1970 Population Census of the Republic of South Africa questionnaires were: Form 01, to be completed by "Whites, Coloured and Asiatics" Form 02, to be completed by "Bantu" Form 03, for families, households and dwellings

    Form 01 collected data on relationship to household head, population group, sex, age, marital status, place of birth, and citizenship, as well as usual place of residence, home language, religion, level of education and income. Employment data collected included occupation, employment status and industry type.

    Form 02 collected data for African South Africans on relationship to household head, sex, age, marital status, fertility, place of birth, home language and literacy, religion and level of education. Employment data collected included occupation, employment status and industry type.

    Form 03 collected household data, including data on dwelling type, building material of dwelling walls, number of rooms and age of the dwelling. Data on home ownership. Data was also collected on the number and sex of household members and their relationship to the household head. Data on household heads included their population group, age and marital status. Income data was also collected, for husbands and wives. Data on home ownership, household size and domestic workers was also collected, but for Urban households only.

  11. Population distribution of South Carolina 2023, by race and ethnicity

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    Updated Oct 17, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Population distribution of South Carolina 2023, by race and ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1026077/south-carolina-population-distribution-ethnicity-race/
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    Oct 17, 2024
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    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    South Carolina, United States
    Description

    In 2023, 24.4 percent of South Carolina residents were Black or African American. A further 63.6 percent of the population were white, and 7 percent of South Carolina residents were of two or more races in that same year.

  12. Population Census 1991 - South Africa

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    Updated May 1, 2014
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    Statistics South Africa (2014). Population Census 1991 - South Africa [Dataset]. https://microdata.worldbank.org/index.php/catalog/910
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    May 1, 2014
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    Statistics South Africahttp://www.statssa.gov.za/
    Time period covered
    1991
    Area covered
    South Africa
    Description

    Abstract

    The 1991 South African population census was an enumeration of the population and housing in South Africa.The census collected data on dwellings and individuals' demographic, family and employment details.

    Geographic coverage

    The South African Census 1991 covered the whole of South Africa. The "homelands" of Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Venda and Ciskei were enumerated separately and the dataset contains data files for Bophuthatswana, Venda and Ciskei. The dataset does not include a data file for the Transkei.

    Analysis unit

    The units of analysis under observation in the South African census 1991 are households and individuals

    Universe

    The 1991 Population Census was enumerated on a de facto basis, that is, according to the place where persons were located during the census. All persons who were present on Republic of South African territory during census night (i.e. at midnight between 7 and 8 March 1991) were therefore enumerated and included in the data. Visitors from abroad who were present in the RSA on holiday or business on the night of the census, as well as foreigners (and their families) who were studying or economically active, were enumerated and included in the figures. The Diplomatic and Consular Corps of foreign countries were not included. Crews and passengers of ships were also not enumerated, except those who were present at the harbours of the RSA on census night. Similarly, residents of the RSA who were absent from the night were not enumerated. Personnel of the South African Government stationed abroad and their families were, however enumerated. Such persons were included in the Transvaal (Pretoria).

    Kind of data

    Census/enumeration data [cen]

    Sampling deviation

    As a result of the unplanned and unstructured nature of certain residential areas, as well as the inaccessibility of certain areas during the preparations for the enumeration of census, comprehensive door-to-door surveys were not possible. The Human Sciences Research Council had to enumerate these areas by means of sample surveys. 88 areas country-wide were enumerated on this basis.

    Mode of data collection

    Face-to-face [f2f]

    Research instrument

    The 1991 Population Census questionnaire covered particulars of households: dwelling type, ownership type, type of area (rural/urban) and particulars of individuals: relationship within household, sex, age, marital status, population group, birthplace, citizenship, duration of residency, religion, education level, language, literacy,employment status, occupation, economic sector and income.

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    Demographic and Health Survey 1998 - South Africa

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    Department of Health (2017). Demographic and Health Survey 1998 - South Africa [Dataset]. https://microdata.worldbank.org/index.php/catalog/1522
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    Jun 21, 2017
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    Medical Research Council
    Time period covered
    1998
    Area covered
    South Africa
    Description

    Abstract

    The 1998 South Africa Demographic and Health Survey (SADHS) is the first study of its kind to be conducted in South Africa and heralds a new era of reliable and relevant information in South Africa. The SADHS, a nation-wide survey has collected information on key maternal and child health indicators, and in a first for international demographic and health surveys, the South African survey contains data on the health and disease patterns in adults.

    Plans to conduct the South Africa Demographic and Health Survey go as far back as 1995, when the Department of Health National Health Information Systems of South Africa (NHIS/SA) committee, recognised serious gaps in information required for health service planning and monitoring.

    Fieldwork was conducted between late January and September 1998, during which time 12,247 households were visited, 17,500 people throughout nine provinces were interviewed and 175 interviewers were trained to interview in 11 languages.

    The aim of the 1998 South Africa Demographic and Health Survey (SADHS) was to collect data as part of the National Health Information System of South Africa (NHIS/SA). The survey results are intended to assist policymakers and programme managers in evaluating and designing programmes and strategies for improving health services in the country. A variety of demographic and health indicators were collected in order to achieve the following general objectives:

    (i) To contribute to the information base for health and population development programme management through accurate and timely data on a range of demographic and health indicators. (ii) To provide baseline data for monitoring programmes and future planning. (iii) To build research and research management capacity in large-scale national demographic and health surveys.

    The primary objective of the SADHS is to provide up-to-date information on: - basic demographic rates, particularly fertility and childhood mortality levels, - awareness and use of contraceptive methods, - breastfeeding practices, - maternal and child health, - awareness of HIV/AIDS, - chronic health conditions among adults, - lifestyles that affect the health status of adults, and - anthropometric indicators.

    Geographic coverage

    It was designed principally to produce reliable estimates of demographic rates (particularly fertility and childhood mortality rates), of maternal and child health indicators, and of contraceptive knowledge and use for the country as a whole, the urban and the non-urban areas separately, and for the nine provinces.

    Analysis unit

    • Household
    • Women age 15-49
    • Men age 15 and above

    Universe

    The 1998 South African Demographic and Health Survey (SADHS) covered the population living in private households in the country.

    Kind of data

    Sample survey data

    Sampling procedure

    The 1998 South African Demographic and Health Survey (SADHS) covered the population living in private households in the country. The design for the SADHS called for a representative probability sample of approximately 12,000 completed individual interviews with women between the ages of 15 and 49. It was designed principally to produce reliable estimates of demographic rates (particularly fertility and childhood mortality rates), of maternal and child health indicators, and of contraceptive knowledge and use for the country as a whole, the urban and the non-urban areas separately, and for the nine provinces. As far as possible, estimates were to be produced for the four South African population groups. Also, in the Eastern Cape province, estimates of selected indicators were required for each of the five health regions.

    In addition to the main survey of households and women 15-49 that followed the DHS model, an adult health module was administered to a sample of adults aged 15 and over in half of the households selected for the main survey. The adult health module collected information on oral health, occupational hazard and chronic diseases of lifestyle.

    SAMPLING FRAME

    The sampling frame for the SADHS was the list of approximately 86,000 enumeration areas (EAs) created by Central Statistics (now Statistics South Africa, SSA) for the Census conducted in October 1996. The EAs, ranged from about 100 to 250 households, and were stratified by province, urban and non-urban residence and by EA type. The number of households in the EA served as a measure of size of the EA.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SADHS SAMPLE

    The sample for the SADHS was selected in two stages. Due to confidentiality of the census data, the sampling was carried out by experts at the CSS according to specifications developed by members of the SADHS team. Within each stratum a two stage sample was selected. The primary sampling units (PSUs), corresponded to the EAs and will be selected with probability proportional to size (PPS), the size being the number of households residing in the EA, or where this was not available, the number of census visiting points in the EA. This led to 972 PSUs being selected for the SADHS (690 in urban areas and 282 in non-urban areas. Where provided by SSA, the lists of visiting points together with the households found in these visiting points, or alternatively a map of the EA which showed the households, was used as the frame for second-stage sampling to select the households to be visited by the SADHS interviewing teams during the main survey fieldwork. This sampling was carried out by the MRC behalf of the SADHS working group. If a list of visiting points or a map was not available from SSA, then the survey team took a systematic sample of visiting points in the field. In an urban EA ten visiting points were sampled, while in a non-urban EA twenty visiting points were sampled. The survey team then interviewed the household in the selected visiting point. If there were two households in the selected visiting point, both households were interviewed. If there were three or more households, then the team randomly selected one household for interview. In each selected household, a household questionnaire was administered; all women between the ages of 15 and 49 were identified and interviewed with a woman questionnaire. In half of the selected households (identified by the SADHS working group), all adults over 15 years of age were also identified and interviewed with an adult health questionnaire.

    SAMPLE ALLOCATION

    Except for Eastern Cape, the provinces were stratified by urban and non-urban areas, for a total of 16 sampling strata. Eastern Cape was stratified by the five health regions and urban and non-urban within each region, for a total of 10 sampling strata. There were thus 26 strata in total.

    Originally, it was decided that a sample of 9,000 women 15-49 with complete interviews allocated equally to the nine provinces would be adequate to provide estimates for each province separately; results of other demographic and health surveys have shown that a minimum sample of 1,000 women is required in order to obtain estimates of fertility and childhood mortality rates at an acceptable level of sampling errors. Since one of the objectives of the SADHS was to also provide separate estimates for each of the four population groups, this allocation of 1,000 women per province would not provide enough cases for the Asian population group since they represent only 2.6 percent of the population (according to the results of the 1994 October Household Survey conducted by SSA). The decision was taken to add an additional sample of 1,000 women to the urban areas of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng to try to capture as many Asian women as possible as Asians are found mostly in these areas. A more specific sampling scheme to obtain an exact number of Asian women was not possible for two reasons: the population distribution by population group was not yet available from the 1996 census and the sampling frame of EAs cannot be stratified by population group according to SSA as the old system of identifying EAs by population group has been abolished.

    An additional sample of 2,000 women was added to Eastern Cape at the request of the Eastern Cape province who funded this additional sample. In Eastern Cape, results by urban and non-urban areas can be given. Results of selected indicators such as contraceptive knowledge and use can also be produced separately for each of the five health regions but not for urban/non-urban within health region.

    Result shows the allocation of the target sample of 12,000 women by province and by urban/nonurban residence. Within each province, the sample is allocated proportionately to the urban/non-urban areas.

    In the above allocation, the urban areas of KwaZulu-Natal have been oversampled by about 57 percent while those of Gauteng have been oversampled by less than 1 percent. For comparison purposes, it shows a proportional allocation of the 12,000 women to the nine provinces that would result in a completely self-weighting sample but does not allow for reliable estimates for at least four provinces (Northern Cape, Free State, Mpumalanga and North-West).

    The number of households to be selected for each stratum was calculated as follows:

    • According to the 1994 October Household Survey, the estimated number of women 15-49 per households is 1.2. The overall response rate was assumed to be 80 percent, i.e., of the households selected for the survey only 90 percent would be successfully interviewed, and of the women identified in the households with completed interviews, only 90 percent would have a complete woman questionnaire. Using these two parameters in the above equation, we would expect to select approximately 12,500 households in order to yield the target sample of women.

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  14. South African Census 1985 - South Africa

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    Updated Mar 29, 2020
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    Statistics South Africa (2020). South African Census 1985 - South Africa [Dataset]. https://www.datafirst.uct.ac.za/dataportal/index.php/catalog/146
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    Time period covered
    1985
    Area covered
    South Africa
    Description

    Abstract

    The population census conducted in South Africa in 1985 covered the whole of South Africa, but excluded the "Homelands" of Transkei, Bophutatswana, Ciskei, and Venda. This dataset is the full census, as opposed to the 10% sample datasets provided by Statistics South Africa from 1996 onwards.

    Geographic coverage

    The 1985 census covered the so-called white areas of South Africa - the provinces of the Cape, the Orange Free State, Transvaal, and Natal - and the so-called National States of KwaZulu, Kangwane, Gazankulu, Lebowa, Qwaqwa, and Kwandebele. The 1985 South African census excluded the areas of the Transkei, Bophutatswana, Ciskei, and Venda.

    The 1985 Census dataset has 9 data files. These refer to Development Regions demarcated by the South African Government according to their socio-economic conditions and development needs. These Development Regions are labeled A to J (there is no Region I, presumably because Statistics SA felt an "I" could be confused with the number 1). The 9 data files in the 1985 Census dataset refer to the following areas:

    DEV REGION AREA COVERED A Western Cape Province including Walvis Bay B Northern Cape C Orange Free State and Qwaqwa D Eastern Cape/Border E Natal and Kwazulu F Eastern Transvaal, KaNgwane and part of the Simdlangentsha district of Kwazulu G Northern Transvaal, Lebowa and Gazankulu H PWV area, Moutse and KwaNdebele J Western Transvaal

    Analysis unit

    The units of analysis under observation in the South African census 1985 are households and individuals

    Universe

    All persons who were present on Republic of South African territory during census night were enumerated. Visitors from abroad who were present in the RSA on holiday or business on the night of the census, as well as foreigners (and their families) who were studying or economically active, were enumerated but not included in the final data. Likewise, members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps of foreign countries were not included. However, the South African personnel linked to the foreign missions including domestic workers were enumerated. Crews and passengers of ships were also not enumerated, unless they were normally resident in the Republic of South Africa. Residents of the RSA who were absent from the night were as far as possible enumerated on their return and included in the region where they normally resided. Personnel of the South African Government stationed abroad and their families were, however enumerated. Such persons were included in the Transvaal (Pretoria).

    Kind of data

    Census/enumeration data [cen]

    Mode of data collection

    Face-to-face [f2f]

    Research instrument

    The1985 population census questionnaire was administered to each household and collected information on household and area type, and information on household members, including relationship within household, sex, age, marital status, population group, birthplace, country of citizenship, level of education, occupation, identity of employer and the nature of economic activities

    Data appraisal

    UNDER-ENUMERATION: The following under-enumeration figures have been calculated for the 1985 census. Estimated percentage distribution of undercount by race according to the HSRC: Percent undercount
    Whites 7.6%
    Blacks in the “RSA” 20.4% Blacks in the “National States” 15.1% Coloureds 1.0% Asians 4.6%

  15. H

    South Africa - National Demographic and Health Data

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    The DHS Program (2020). South Africa - National Demographic and Health Data [Dataset]. https://data.humdata.org/dataset/dhs-data-for-south-africa
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    csv(17720), csv(13134), csv(9789), csv(4610), csv(8591), csv(21584), csv(3738), csv(24809), csv(4181), csv(40739), csv(15160), csv(26496), csv(6891), csv(12183), csv(49563), csv(6657), csv(36320), csv(5041), csv(6779), csv(6344), csv(6366), csv(7661), csv(16249), csv(10338), csv(9055), csv(7197), csv(6244), csv(13869), csv(30927), csv(7408), csv(10376), csv(6727), csv(12191), csv(7617), csv(6805), csv(6634), csv(5425)Available download formats
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    Mar 20, 2020
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    Area covered
    South Africa
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    Contains data from the DHS data portal. There is also a dataset containing South Africa - Subnational Demographic and Health Data on HDX.

    The DHS Program Application Programming Interface (API) provides software developers access to aggregated indicator data from The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program. The API can be used to create various applications to help analyze, visualize, explore and disseminate data on population, health, HIV, and nutrition from more than 90 countries.

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    Loudoun County 2020 Census Population Patterns by Race and Hispanic or...

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    Updated Jan 31, 2025
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    Loudoun County GIS (2025). Loudoun County 2020 Census Population Patterns by Race and Hispanic or Latino Ethnicity [Dataset]. https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/loudoun-county-2020-census-population-patterns-by-race-and-hispanic-or-latino-ethnicity
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    Area covered
    Loudoun County
    Description

    Use this application to view the pattern of concentrations of people by race and Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. Data are provided at the U.S. Census block group level, one of the smallest Census geographies, to provide a detailed picture of these patterns. The data is sourced from the U.S Census Bureau, 2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File. Definitions: Definitions of the Census Bureau’s categories are provided below. This interactive map shows patterns for all categories except American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. The total population countywide for these two categories is small (1,582 and 263 respectively). The Census Bureau uses the following race categories:Population by RaceWhite – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.Black or African American – A person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.American Indian or Alaska Native – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America) and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.Asian – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.Some Other Race - this category is chosen by people who do not identify with any of the categories listed above. People can identify with more than one race. These people are included in the Two or More Races Hispanic or Latino PopulationThe Hispanic/Latino population is an ethnic group. Hispanic/Latino people may be of any race.Other layers provided in this tool included the Loudoun County Census block groups, towns and Dulles airport, and the Loudoun County 2021 aerial imagery.

  17. South Africa ZA: UCB Projection: Population: Mid Year: Growth

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    CEICdata.com, South Africa ZA: UCB Projection: Population: Mid Year: Growth [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/south-africa/demographic-projection/za-ucb-projection-population-mid-year-growth
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jun 1, 2039 - Jun 1, 2050
    Area covered
    South Africa
    Variables measured
    Population
    Description

    South Africa ZA: UCB Projection: Population: Mid Year: Growth data was reported at 0.350 % in 2050. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.370 % for 2049. South Africa ZA: UCB Projection: Population: Mid Year: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 0.960 % from Jun 1985 (Median) to 2050, with 66 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.490 % in 1985 and a record low of 0.350 % in 2050. South Africa ZA: UCB Projection: Population: Mid Year: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

  18. Demographic and Health Survey 2016 - IPUMS Subset - South Africa

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    Updated May 14, 2020
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    National Department of Health (NDoH) [South Africa], Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), and ICF. (2020). Demographic and Health Survey 2016 - IPUMS Subset - South Africa [Dataset]. https://microdata.worldbank.org/index.php/catalog/3697
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    May 14, 2020
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    Statistics South Africahttp://www.statssa.gov.za/
    South African Medical Research Council
    Minnesota Population Center
    Time period covered
    2016
    Area covered
    South Africa
    Description

    Analysis unit

    Woman, Birth, Child, Birth, Man, Household Member

    Universe

    Women age 15-49, Births, Children age 0-4, Men age 15-59, All persons

    Kind of data

    Demographic and Household Survey [hh/dhs]

    Sampling procedure

    MICRODATA SOURCE: National Department of Health (NDoH) [South Africa], Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), and ICF.

    SAMPLE UNIT: Woman SAMPLE SIZE: 8514

    SAMPLE UNIT: Birth SAMPLE SIZE: 14144

    SAMPLE UNIT: Child SAMPLE SIZE: 3548

    SAMPLE UNIT: Man SAMPLE SIZE: 3618

    SAMPLE UNIT: Member SAMPLE SIZE: 38850

    Mode of data collection

    Face-to-face [f2f]

  19. South Africa: High Resolution Population Density Maps + Demographic...

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    Updated May 27, 2025
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    africadatahub.org (2025). South Africa: High Resolution Population Density Maps + Demographic Estimates - Dataset - ADH Data Portal [Dataset]. https://ckan.africadatahub.org/gl_ES/dataset/south-africa-high-resolution-population-density-maps-demographic-estimates
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    May 27, 2025
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Area covered
    South Africa
    Description

    VERSION 1.5. The world's most accurate population datasets. Seven maps/datasets for the distribution of various populations in South Africa: (1) Overall population density (2) Women (3) Men (4) Children (ages 0-5) (5) Youth (ages 15-24) (6) Elderly (ages 60+) (7) Women of reproductive age (ages 15-49). Methodology These high-resolution maps are created using machine learning techniques to identify buildings from commercially available satellite images. This is then overlayed with general population estimates based on publicly available census data and other population statistics at Columbia University. The resulting maps are the most detailed and actionable tools available for aid and research organizations. For more information about the methodology used to create our high resolution population density maps and the demographic distributions, click here. For information about how to use HDX to access these datasets, please visit: https://dataforgood.fb.com/docs/high-resolution-population-density-maps-demographic-estimates-documentation/ Adjustments to match the census population with the UN estimates are applied at the national level. The UN estimate for a given country (or state/territory) is divided by the total census estimate of population for the given country. The resulting adjustment factor is multiplied by each administrative unit census value for the target year. This preserves the relative population totals across administrative units while matching the UN total. More information can be found here

  20. s

    Population Density Southern Africa

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    Updated May 23, 2025
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    Spotzi. Location Intelligence Dashboards for Businesses. (2025). Population Density Southern Africa [Dataset]. https://www.spotzi.com/en/data-catalog/datasets/population-density-southern-africa/
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    May 23, 2025
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    Spotzi. Location Intelligence Dashboards for Businesses.
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    https://www.spotzi.com/en/about/terms-of-service/https://www.spotzi.com/en/about/terms-of-service/

    Time period covered
    2022
    Area covered
    Southern Africa, Africa
    Description

    Our Population Density Grid Dataset for Southern Africa offers detailed, grid-based insights into the distribution of population across cities, towns, and rural areas. Free to explore and visualize, this dataset provides an invaluable resource for businesses and researchers looking to understand demographic patterns and optimize their location-based strategies.

    By creating an account, you gain access to advanced tools for leveraging this data in geomarketing applications. Perfect for OOH advertising, retail planning, and more, our platform allows you to integrate population insights with your business intelligence, enabling you to make data-driven decisions for your marketing and expansion strategies.

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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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Total population of South Africa 2022, by ethnic groups

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Jun 3, 2025
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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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